Luke 14:16But he said to him, "A certain man made a great supper, and he invited many people.
The setting
Judea, ~30 AD. Jesus teaching about God's kingdom to crowds including Pharisees. A banquet was the highest honor in ancient culture...
The emotion here: passionate about inclusion while watching religious leaders exclude others
The original word
deipnon (δεῖπνον) — the main evening meal, elaborate feast for honored guests
Why it matters
Great banquets lasted hours and required advance planning - refusing was a public insult
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What most readers miss in Luke 14:16
This isn't about dinner - it's about the ultimate honor being offered to everyone
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about evangelism to unbelievers, but Jesus is actually criticizing religious people who think they're too busy for God's invitation.
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Bible Genome reading
Luke 14:16 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 14:16 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include invitation, hospitality. Notable phrases: great supper; invited many people.
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