Acts 10:32Send therefore to Joppa, and summon Simon, who is surnamed Peter. He lodges in the house of Simon a tanner, by the seaside. When he comes, he will speak to you.'
The setting
The angel continues speaking to Cornelius, giving precise instructions about finding Peter in Joppa, modern-day Tel Aviv area, Israel...
The emotion here: carefully recording god's precise orchestration of events
The original word
metapempō (μεταπέμπω) — to send for officially, like summoning someone important
Why it matters
Joppa was 30 miles south of Caesarea, about a day's journey by foot or horse
Read with care
What most readers miss in Acts 10:32
A Roman centurion being told to summon a Jewish fisherman was socially revolutionary
Common misconceptionPeople expect God to give them the whole roadmap at once. Here God gives just the next practical step: 'Send to Joppa for Peter.'
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Bible Genome reading
Acts 10:32 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Acts 10:32 comes from the book of Acts, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Angel. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include instruction, ministry. Notable phrases: Send therefore to Joppa; he will speak to you. This verse contains a command.
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