John 5:25Most certainly, I tell you, the hour comes, and now is, when the dead will hear the Son of God's voice; and those who hear will live.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~30 AD. Jesus explaining His divine authority to hostile religious leaders after the Sabbath healing controversy in modern-day Old City, Israel.
The emotion here: growing intensity while claiming divine equality with the Father
The original word
zōopoieō (ζωοποιέω) — to make alive, to give life-generating power
Why it matters
Jesus spoke this just before raising Lazarus, giving a preview of His resurrection power
Read with care
What most readers miss in John 5:25
Jesus says 'the hour comes AND NOW IS' — this power is active right now, not just future
Common misconceptionMost people think this is only about the final resurrection. Jesus is talking about spiritual resurrection happening right now — dead hearts coming alive when they hear His voice.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
John 5:25 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
John 5:25 comes from the book of John, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 75% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include resurrection, voice of Jesus. Notable phrases: dead will hear; Son of God's voice; those who hear will live. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same starting
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
— Genesis 1:1
“God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.”
— Genesis 1:3
“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
— Philippians 4:13
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and t…”
— Acts 1:8
“Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receiv…”
— Acts 2:38
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