Luke 8:36Those who saw it told them how he who had been possessed by demons was healed.
The setting
Gadara region, eastern shore of Sea of Galilee, ~30 AD. Witnesses spread news of the dramatic healing through nearby Decapolis cities in modern-day Jordan/Syria.
The emotion here: amazed and compelled to record witness accounts
The original word
ἰάθη (iathe) — completely healed, restored to wholeness, past tense indicating permanent change
Why it matters
The Decapolis were ten Gentile cities where news would spread quickly through trade networks
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What most readers miss in Luke 8:36
These weren't just casual observers — they had watched a violent madman for years
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about evangelism strategy, but it's actually about spontaneous testimony from shocked witnesses who couldn't stay silent.
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Bible Genome reading
Luke 8:36 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 8:36 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Luke. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include testimony, healing witness. Notable phrases: Those who saw it told them; possessed by demons was healed.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
Your reflection
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