Matthew 12:10And behold there was a man with a withered hand. They asked him, "Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath day?" that they might accuse him.
The setting
Capernaum synagogue, ~30 AD. Saturday morning worship. A man with a paralyzed hand sits near the front as Pharisees watch Jesus enter...
The emotion here: documenting escalating religious tension with growing concern
The original word
xēros (ξηρός) — completely dried up, useless, like a withered plant
Why it matters
Synagogue healing controversies were legal test cases that could result in formal charges
Read with care
What most readers miss in Matthew 12:10
The man didn't ask to be healed — he was used as bait in a trap
Common misconceptionPeople think this man asked Jesus for healing, but he was actually planted there by the Pharisees as a test case. He was being used.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Matthew 12:10
Bible Genome reading
Matthew 12:10 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Matthew 12:10 comes from the book of Matthew, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Matthew. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include suffering, testing. Notable phrases: withered hand; is it lawful; that they might accuse.
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