Acts 27:37In all, we were two hundred seventy-six souls on the ship.
The setting
Mediterranean Sea near Malta, ~60 AD. Luke the physician carefully documenting every detail. Not one person lost despite impossible odds...
The emotion here: methodical gratitude for divine precision
The original word
psychai (ψυχαί) — souls, complete persons, not just bodies
Why it matters
276 was enormous for ancient ships; most carried 50-100 people maximum
Read with care
What most readers miss in Acts 27:37
Luke uses 'souls' not 'people' - he's emphasizing God saved complete persons, not just bodies
Common misconceptionPeople skip this as boring detail. But Luke is shouting: 'God didn't lose ANYONE!' This number proves God's promise was exact - not one soul lost.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Acts 27:37
Bible Genome reading
Acts 27:37 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Acts 27:37 comes from the book of Acts, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Luke. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include community, survival. Notable phrases: two hundred seventy-six souls.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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