Matthew 15:21Jesus went out from there, and withdrew into the region of Tyre and Sidon.
The setting
Jesus leaving Jewish territory, traveling 30 miles northwest to Phoenician coast. This was foreign, pagan territory...
The emotion here: intentionally seeking solitude after intense religious confrontation
The original word
anachōreō (ἀνεχώρησεν) — to withdraw strategically, retreat for a purpose, not flee in fear
Why it matters
Tyre and Sidon were wealthy trading cities that oppressed Israel economically for centuries
Read with care
What most readers miss in Matthew 15:21
Jesus is entering enemy territory — this would shock His Jewish followers like a rabbi visiting Las Vegas
Common misconceptionPeople think Jesus withdrew to rest, but this is strategic positioning — He's about to encounter the Canaanite woman and demonstrate faith beyond Israel.
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Verses that echo Matthew 15:21
Bible Genome reading
Matthew 15:21 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Matthew 15:21 comes from the book of Matthew, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Matthew. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include journey, ministry expansion. Notable phrases: Jesus went out; withdrew into the region.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
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