Luke 6:19All the multitude sought to touch him, for power came out from him and healed them all.
The setting
Galilee, ~28 AD. Hundreds of desperate people pressing in, reaching hands toward Jesus on a level plain near Capernaum, Israel...
The emotion here: amazed physician documenting unprecedented medical phenomena
The original word
dynamis (δύναμις) — supernatural power, like electricity flowing from a generator
Why it matters
Touching a rabbi was normally forbidden, but Jesus allowed physical contact for healing
Read with care
What most readers miss in Luke 6:19
Power 'came OUT from him' — healing happened automatically when faith made contact, not just when Jesus chose to heal
Common misconceptionPeople think they have to wait for God to decide to heal them, but this verse shows healing power flowing automatically when desperate faith makes contact.
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Bible Genome reading
Luke 6:19 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 6:19 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 75% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include healing, divine power. Notable phrases: sought to touch him; power came out from him.
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