Matthew 24:36But no one knows of that day and hour, not even the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
The setting
Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, Israel. Jesus setting boundaries on human knowledge even for Himself...
The emotion here: humble acceptance of divine mystery
The original word
oida (οἶδεν) — to know completely, to have full knowledge or understanding
Why it matters
This verse caused early church debates about Jesus' divine and human knowledge
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What most readers miss in Matthew 24:36
Jesus is teaching humility by admitting HIS human limitations, not just ours
Common misconceptionPeople think this contradicts Jesus' divinity, but it shows His human nature voluntarily limiting access to some divine knowledge during His earthly ministry.
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Verses that echo Matthew 24:36
Bible Genome reading
Matthew 24:36 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Matthew 24:36 comes from the book of Matthew, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 70% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include mystery, divine knowledge. Notable phrases: no one knows of that day; but my Father only.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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