Luke 24:20and how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him.
The setting
The same road to Emmaus. The disciples recount the conspiracy between Jewish religious leaders and Roman governor Pilate that killed their rabbi...
The emotion here: bitter disbelief at the betrayal by trusted leaders
The original word
paradidōmi (παρέδωκαν) — to hand over, betray, deliver up to enemies
Why it matters
This was the only time in history Jewish and Roman leaders cooperated on anything
Read with care
What most readers miss in Luke 24:20
They're shocked that THEIR OWN religious leaders collaborated with the enemy
Common misconceptionPeople focus on Roman crucifixion, but these disciples are most hurt by Jewish leaders' betrayal. It would be like your own pastor handing you over to your enemies.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Luke 24:20
Bible Genome reading
Luke 24:20 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 24:20 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Cleopas. The dominant emotion in this verse is grieving, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is lamenting. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include betrayal, crucifixion. Notable phrases: chief priests; delivered him up; crucified him.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same grieving
“By the sweat of your face will you eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. For you are dust, and to dust you…”
— Genesis 3:19
“Jesus wept.”
— John 11:35
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?”
— Psalms 22:1
“They divide my garments among them. They cast lots for my clothing.”
— Psalms 22:18
“for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;”
— Romans 3:23
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