Luke 11:25When he returns, he finds it swept and put in order.
The setting
Capernaum, Israel, ~30 AD. Day. Jesus reaches the crucial point of His parable - the tragic irony of a clean but empty life...
The emotion here: building tension toward shocking conclusion
The original word
kekosmēmenon (κεκοσμημένον) — decorated, adorned, put in beautiful order but vacant
Why it matters
First-century houses were swept daily and decorated for important visitors
Read with care
What most readers miss in Luke 11:25
The house is beautiful but EMPTY - religious activity without God's presence is an invitation for evil's return
Common misconceptionPeople think this praises the person for getting their life together. But Jesus is warning that external order without spiritual fullness sets up worse failure.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Luke 11:25
Bible Genome reading
Luke 11:25 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 11:25 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include cleanliness, order. Notable phrases: swept and put in order.
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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