Mark 5:23and begged him much, saying, "My little daughter is at the point of death. Please come and lay your hands on her, that she may be made healthy, and live."
The setting
Capernaum, northern Israel, ~29 AD. A synagogue ruler abandons his dignity, falling at Jesus' feet in public as crowds watch...
The emotion here: desperate father willing to risk everything for his dying child
The original word
korasion (κοράσιον) — little girl, term of endearment showing father's tender love
Why it matters
Synagogue rulers were prestigious community leaders who rarely humbled themselves publicly
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What most readers miss in Mark 5:23
Jairus used the diminutive 'little daughter' — she wasn't just dying, she was his baby
Common misconceptionPeople think this shows Jesus only helps the religious elite, but Jairus risked his career and reputation by publicly associating with Jesus.
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Bible Genome reading
Mark 5:23 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Mark 5:23 comes from the book of Mark, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jairus. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 60% and a tone that is lamenting. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include desperation, faith, healing. Notable phrases: little daughter; point of death; lay your hands. This verse is a prayer.
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