Matthew 14:35When the people of that place recognized him, they sent into all that surrounding region, and brought to him all who were sick,
The setting
Gennesaret plain, Israel, ~29 AD. Morning spreads as word travels from village to village that the miracle worker has arrived.
The emotion here: amazement at how quickly hope spreads when Jesus appears
The original word
epiginōskō (ἐπιγινώσκω) — to recognize fully, know completely, implying they knew His reputation
Why it matters
News could travel 20+ miles in hours through connected villages around the lake
Read with care
What most readers miss in Matthew 14:35
The people didn't just see a teacher — they recognized THE healer they'd heard about
Common misconceptionThis looks like crowd control, but it's actually organized hope — people systematically gathering everyone who needed healing.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Matthew 14:35 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Matthew 14:35 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 50% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include recognition, healing. Notable phrases: recognized him; brought to him all who were sick.
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