Luke 6:47Everyone who comes to me, and hears my words, and does them, I will show you who he is like.
The setting
Galilee hillside, ~30 AD. Jesus begins the parable of two builders to illustrate spiritual stability. Modern-day northern Israel.
The emotion here: patient anticipation of students who are about to understand
The original word
homoiōsō (ὁμοιώσω) — I will make like, show the resemblance, reveal the true nature
Why it matters
Palestinian builders knew that winter rains could destroy houses built on sand without proper foundation
Read with care
What most readers miss in Luke 6:47
Jesus says 'I WILL show you' — this is a promise of revelation, not just a teaching illustration
Common misconceptionPeople focus on the storm in the coming parable, but Jesus' emphasis here is on the joy of discovery — 'I will show you who he is like' is an invitation to amazement.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Luke 6:47
Bible Genome reading
Luke 6:47 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 6:47 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is growing, with a comfort power of 70% and a tone that is tender. It belongs to the wisdom genre of biblical literature. Key themes include discipleship, obedience. Notable phrases: comes to me; hears my words and does them. This verse contains a promise of God.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same growing
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
— Proverbs 22:6
“So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
— Romans 10:17
“He must increase, but I must decrease.”
— John 3:30
“Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
“He believed in Yahweh; and he reckoned it to him for righteousness.”
— Genesis 15:6
Your reflection
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