Matthew 15:39Then he sent away the multitudes, got into the boat, and came into the borders of Magdala.
The setting
Eastern shore of Sea of Galilee, ~29 AD. After three extraordinary days of healing and provision, Jesus sends the amazed crowd home and sails toward Magdala on the western shore...
The emotion here: noting the purposeful conclusion, recording Jesus' intentional movement
The original word
apelysen (ἀπέλυσεν) — released, dismissed with care, not abandoned but sent with purpose
Why it matters
Magdala was Mary Magdalene's hometown, a prosperous fishing village known for its fish-salting industry
Read with care
What most readers miss in Matthew 15:39
Jesus doesn't linger in success — after the miracle, He immediately moves toward His next destination
Common misconceptionPeople think Jesus is just traveling, but He's heading toward His final confrontation in Jerusalem. Every movement is deliberate, not random wandering.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Matthew 15:39
Bible Genome reading
Matthew 15:39 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Matthew 15:39 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 departure, transition. Notable phrases: sent away; got into the boat; borders of Magdala.
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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