· Translation: KJV

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.

Bible Genome reading

Matthew 15:11 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerJesus
Eragospel
Primary emotiongrowing
Literary typenarrative

Emotional genome

Comfort power40%
Quotability95%
Memorability95%
Crisis relevance50%
Standalone85%
Themes:inner purityheart condition

In context

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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.

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