1 Timothy 1:20of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.
The setting
Ephesus, ~63 AD. Paul names specific men destroying the church with false teaching...
The emotion here: protective fury of a spiritual father defending his children
The original word
paradidōmi (παρέδωκα) — to hand over, surrender completely to another's control
Why it matters
Alexander was likely the coppersmith who later 'did Paul much evil' (2 Tim 4:14)
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Timothy 1:20
Paul NAMES names — this wasn't private discipline but public warning
Common misconceptionModern Christians think this is too harsh, but Paul is removing cancer to save the body. 'Delivered to Satan' means removed from church protection so they'd face consequences and hopefully repent.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Timothy 1:20
Bible Genome reading
1 Timothy 1:20 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Timothy 1:20 comes from the book of 1 Timothy, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Paul. The dominant emotion in this verse is angry, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include discipline, blasphemy, correction. Notable phrases: Hymenaeus and Alexander; delivered to Satan; taught not to blaspheme.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same angry
“Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, 'I am strong.'”
— Joel 3:10
“You blind guides, who strain out a gnat, and swallow a camel!”
— Matthew 23:24
“Listen to this word, you cows of Bashan, who are on the mountain of Samaria, who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, who tell their husba…”
— Amos 4:1
“I hate, I despise your feasts, and I can't stand your solemn assemblies.”
— Amos 5:21
“Your eyes shall not pity; life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.”
— Deuteronomy 19:21
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