Luke 8:24They came to him, and awoke him, saying, "Master, master, we are dying!" He awoke, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water, and they ceased, and it was calm.
The setting
Sea of Galilee, ~29 AD. Night. A violent squall threatens to sink the fishing boat with Jesus and twelve terrified fishermen aboard...
The emotion here: amazed at recording supernatural authority over nature
The original word
epitimaō (ἐπετίμησεν) — to rebuke with authority, same word used for casting out demons
Why it matters
The Sea of Galilee sits 700 feet below sea level, making sudden violent storms common
Read with care
What most readers miss in Luke 8:24
Jesus treated the storm like a disobedient demon — He REBUKED it
Common misconceptionPeople think the disciples lacked faith for being afraid. But they were experienced fishermen — this storm was genuinely life-threatening. Their faith was shown by waking Jesus, not by staying calm.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Luke 8:24
Bible Genome reading
Luke 8:24 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 8:24 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Luke. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 85% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine power, rescue. Notable phrases: master we are dying; rebuked the wind; they ceased and it was calm.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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