Luke 23:46Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!" Having said this, he breathed his last.
The setting
Golgotha, Jerusalem, Israel. ~3 PM Friday. Jesus hangs on the cross, speaking his final words before death...
The emotion here: exhausted but completely trusting, like a child falling asleep in their father's arms
The original word
paratithemi (παρατίθημι) — to deposit for safekeeping, like placing valuables in a trusted bank
Why it matters
These words from Psalm 31:5 were commonly prayed by Jewish children at bedtime
Read with care
What most readers miss in Luke 23:46
Jesus shouted this with a LOUD voice — most crucifixion victims whispered their last words
Common misconceptionPeople think Jesus was defeated or giving up. Actually, He was victoriously completing His mission, quoting a psalm of confident trust, not despair.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Luke 23:46
Bible Genome reading
Luke 23:46 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 23:46 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. The setting is the battlefield. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 95% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include surrender, death. Notable phrases: Father, into your hands I commit my spirit; breathed his last. This verse is a prayer.
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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