Luke 4:38He rose up from the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. Simon's mother-in-law was afflicted with a great fever, and they begged him for her.
The setting
Capernaum, Israel, ~30 AD. After synagogue service, Jesus enters Simon Peter's house. The modern location is near the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel.
The emotion here: recording with growing amazement at Jesus' power extending to personal relationships
The original word
pyretos (πυρετός) — burning fever, suggesting severe illness possibly life-threatening
Why it matters
Houses in Capernaum were small, single-story stone structures with flat roofs
Read with care
What most readers miss in Luke 4:38
This happens immediately after Jesus cast out demons in synagogue - the disciples are testing if Jesus can heal their own family
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just about physical healing, but Luke is showing Jesus cares about our family relationships and everyday concerns, not just 'spiritual' matters.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Luke 4:38
Bible Genome reading
Luke 4:38 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 4:38 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Luke. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 50% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include illness, intercession. Notable phrases: Simon's mother-in-law; great fever; begged him for her.
Emotionally similar
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