Luke 7:31"To what then will I liken the people of this generation? What are they like?
The setting
Galilee, Israel, ~30 AD. Jesus about to tell a parable comparing his generation to children playing games in the marketplace...
The emotion here: frustrated but still seeking creative ways to reach them
The original word
homoiṓsō (ὁμοιώσω) — make like, compare, find an adequate illustration for something difficult to grasp
Why it matters
This question introduces the parable of children in the marketplace who couldn't agree on what game to play
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What most readers miss in Luke 7:31
Jesus is genuinely puzzling over HOW to explain their impossible-to-please attitude
Common misconceptionPeople think Jesus always had perfect patience, but here he's genuinely exasperated and searching for new ways to break through stubborn hearts.
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Bible Genome reading
Luke 7:31 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 7:31 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 15% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include comparison, generation. Notable phrases: to what then will I liken; people of this generation.
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