Luke 1:14You will have joy and gladness; and many will rejoice at his birth.
The setting
Still in the temple. Gabriel continues speaking. This joy will ripple through their family, then their village, then the world. Modern Israel.
The emotion here: capturing prophetic excitement about rippling joy
The original word
chara (χαρά) — deep joy rooted in God's goodness, not circumstantial happiness
Why it matters
Jewish births were community celebrations lasting days, with the whole village participating
Read with care
What most readers miss in Luke 1:14
The angel promises JOY to others, not just the parents — this child will change everyone
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just about a happy family moment. This joy will launch a movement that reaches every nation.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Luke 1:14
Bible Genome reading
Luke 1:14 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 1:14 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. The setting is the Temple. These words are attributed to Gabriel. The dominant emotion in this verse is joyful, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is celebratory. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include promised joy, community celebration. Notable phrases: joy and gladness; many will rejoice. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same joyful
“For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, …”
— Isaiah 9:6
“For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:22
“"Death, where is your sting? Hades, where is your victory?"”
— 1 Corinthians 15:55
“Rejoice always.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16
“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17
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