· Translation: KJV

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

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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.

Bible Genome reading

John 10:19 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerJohn
Eragospel
Primary emotionangry
Literary typenarrative

Emotional genome

Comfort power20%
Quotability30%
Memorability40%
Crisis relevance50%
Standalone60%
Themes:conflictdivision

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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.

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