Luke 6:11But they were filled with rage, and talked with one another about what they might do to Jesus.
The setting
Moments after the miracle, religious leaders huddle in the corner of the synagogue, whispering angrily...
The emotion here: concerned observation, documenting the tragic irony of religious leaders' response
The original word
anoia (ἀνοίας) — mindless rage, literally 'without understanding' — fury that blocks rational thinking
Why it matters
This is the first recorded plot to kill Jesus, only months into His public ministry
Read with care
What most readers miss in Luke 6:11
They're angry AFTER witnessing a miracle — their hatred is stronger than their awe
Common misconceptionPeople think religious opposition to Jesus was about theology. It was actually about power and control — they feared losing influence over people.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Luke 6:11
Bible Genome reading
Luke 6:11 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 6:11 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. The setting is the Temple. These words are attributed to Luke. The dominant emotion in this verse is angry, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is urgent. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include opposition, plotting. Notable phrases: filled with rage; what they might do.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same angry
“Beat your plowshares into swords, and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, 'I am strong.'”
— Joel 3:10
“You blind guides, who strain out a gnat, and swallow a camel!”
— Matthew 23:24
“Listen to this word, you cows of Bashan, who are on the mountain of Samaria, who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, who tell their husba…”
— Amos 4:1
“I hate, I despise your feasts, and I can't stand your solemn assemblies.”
— Amos 5:21
“Your eyes shall not pity; life shall go for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.”
— Deuteronomy 19:21
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