John 10:19Therefore a division arose again among the Jews because of these words.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~30 AD. Immediate aftermath of Jesus' shepherd discourse. The crowd fractures - some calling Him demon-possessed, others remembering the blind man's healing...
The emotion here: observing the painful but inevitable cost of truth
The original word
schisma (σχίσμα) — a tear or rip, like fabric splitting under pressure
Why it matters
This division occurred during Hanukkah, ironic since it celebrated Jewish unity against oppression
Read with care
What most readers miss in John 10:19
John uses 'again' - this wasn't the first time Jesus' words caused division
Common misconceptionPeople expect faith to always bring peace and unity. But Jesus' truth first exposes what needs healing.
The thread continues
Verses that echo John 10:19
Bible Genome reading
John 10:19 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
John 10:19 comes from the book of John, written during the gospel period. The setting is the Temple. These words are attributed to John. The dominant emotion in this verse is angry, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include conflict, division. Notable phrases: division arose; among the Jews.
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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