Matthew 15:11That which enters into the mouth doesn't defile the man; but that which proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man."
The setting
Same Galilean crowd, moments later. Jesus drops a theological bomb that overturns 1,500 years of Jewish dietary law. Modern-day northern Israel...
The emotion here: bold compassion cutting through centuries of tradition
The original word
koinoō (κοινοῖ) — to make common or unclean, ceremonially defiled
Why it matters
This statement essentially declared all Old Testament food laws obsolete — revolutionary for Jewish listeners
Read with care
What most readers miss in Matthew 15:11
This wasn't just about food — Jesus was redefining the entire concept of spiritual purity
Common misconceptionPeople think this is just about not cursing, but Jesus is teaching that moral character comes from the heart's condition, not external religious observance.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Matthew 15:11
Bible Genome reading
Matthew 15:11 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Matthew 15:11 comes from the book of Matthew, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is growing, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include inner purity, heart condition. Notable phrases: enters into the mouth; proceeds out of the mouth.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same growing
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
— Proverbs 22:6
“So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
— Romans 10:17
“He must increase, but I must decrease.”
— John 3:30
“Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
“He believed in Yahweh; and he reckoned it to him for righteousness.”
— Genesis 15:6
Your reflection
What does Matthew 15:11 mean to you, today?
A short note. A question. A prayer. Saved privately to your Soul Garden, dated, and tied to this verse forever.
Speak your heart →Get 3 verses for "growing"
Delivered to your inbox right now. Free.