Matthew 22:26In the same way, the second also, and the third, to the seventh.
The setting
Jerusalem temple courts, ~30 AD. Sadducees (who denied resurrection) pose a trick question to trap Jesus using levirate marriage law...
The emotion here: smugly confident in their logical trap
The original word
deuteros (δεύτερος) — second in sequence, highlighting the absurd progression
Why it matters
Levirate marriage was commanded in Deuteronomy to preserve family lineage and property
Read with care
What most readers miss in Matthew 22:26
This isn't about marriage — it's a calculated theological trap using an extreme hypothetical
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about actual marriage policy, but it's a ridiculous hypothetical designed to make resurrection doctrine look absurd.
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Verses that echo Matthew 22:26
Bible Genome reading
Matthew 22:26 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Matthew 22:26 comes from the book of Matthew, written during the gospel period. The setting is the Temple. These words are attributed to Sadducees. The dominant emotion in this verse is grieving, with a comfort power of 5% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include repeated death, family tragedy. Notable phrases: second also; third; to the seventh.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same grieving
“By the sweat of your face will you eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. For you are dust, and to dust you…”
— Genesis 3:19
“Jesus wept.”
— John 11:35
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?”
— Psalms 22:1
“They divide my garments among them. They cast lots for my clothing.”
— Psalms 22:18
“for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;”
— Romans 3:23
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