Matthew 13:1On that day Jesus went out of the house, and sat by the seaside.
The setting
Sea of Galilee, Israel, ~30 AD. Jesus leaves the confined house and walks to the lakeshore for open-air teaching...
The emotion here: Matthew carefully transitioning from intense moment to peaceful teaching
The original word
kathēto (ἐκάθητο) — sat down in teaching position, formal rabbinic posture showing authority
Why it matters
The Sea of Galilee's curved shoreline creates a natural amphitheater where thousands can hear one speaker
Read with care
What most readers miss in Matthew 13:1
Matthew says 'THAT day' - connecting this directly to the family confrontation that just happened
Common misconceptionThis seems like random scene-setting, but Matthew is showing Jesus' pattern: after confrontation, He moves to open spaces for teaching.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Matthew 13:1 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Matthew 13:1 comes from the book of Matthew, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Matthew. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include transition, teaching preparation. Notable phrases: went out of the house; sat by the seaside.
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