Luke 8:46But Jesus said, "Someone did touch me, for I perceived that power has gone out of me."
The setting
Same Capernaum crowd. Jesus physically felt healing power transfer from His body to the bleeding woman. This wasn't just spiritual - it was physically draining. Modern-day archaeological site by Sea of Galilee, Israel.
The emotion here: physically drained but purposeful about it
The original word
dýnamis (δύναμις) — miraculous power, same word for dynamite, explosive divine energy
Why it matters
This is the only recorded time Jesus said He felt power leave His body during a healing
Read with care
What most readers miss in Luke 8:46
Healing cost Jesus something physical - He wasn't an unlimited battery but gave of Himself
Common misconceptionPeople think Jesus had unlimited energy and never got tired. This verse shows healing actually cost Him physical power - He chose to be drained for her sake.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Luke 8:46
Bible Genome reading
Luke 8:46 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Luke 8:46 comes from the book of Luke, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is worship, with a comfort power of 50% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine power, awareness. Notable phrases: Someone did touch me; power has gone out of me.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same worship
“Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God; Yahweh is one:”
— Deuteronomy 6:4
“and you shall love Yahweh your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”
— Deuteronomy 6:5
“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:”
— Ecclesiastes 3:1
“Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”
— John 14:6
“Jesus said to them, "Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM."”
— John 8:58
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