Luke 11:7and he from within will answer and say, 'Don't bother me. The door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I can't get up and give it to you'?
The setting
Galilee region, Israel, ~30 AD. Jesus voicing the sleeping friend's refusal, crowd recognizing the scenario...
The emotion here: passionate about teaching bold prayer
The original word
kopos (κόπος) — trouble, labor, weariness from work
Why it matters
Ancient doors had heavy wooden bars across them - once locked for night, opening required waking entire family
Read with care
What most readers miss in Luke 11:7
The friend isn't being mean - he's stating practical reality about disturbing sleeping children
Common misconceptionPeople think this friend is selfish. Actually, he's being reasonable - Jesus is setting up the contrast to show God is NEVER like this reluctant friend.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Luke 11:7
Bible Genome reading
Luke 11:7 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 11:7 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 inconvenience, rest. Notable phrases: don't bother me; door is shut; children in bed.
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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