Matthew 4:24The report about him went out into all Syria. They brought to him all who were sick, afflicted with various diseases and torments, possessed with demons, epileptics, and paralytics; and he healed them.
The setting
Word spreads beyond Israel's borders into Syria (modern-day Syria and Lebanon). Families carry relatives on stretchers, walking for days to reach Jesus.
The emotion here: overwhelmed by the scope of human suffering Jesus encountered daily
The original word
daimonizomai (δαιμονίζομαι) — 'demon-possessed,' a condition ancient medicine couldn't explain but Jesus could instantly resolve
Why it matters
Syria was a Roman province north of Israel—news of Jesus crossed international borders within months of His ministry starting
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What most readers miss in Matthew 4:24
The list goes from general ('sick') to specific ('epileptics, paralytics')—Matthew is showing no condition was too complex for Jesus
Common misconceptionPeople think 'demon possession' was just ancient misunderstanding of mental illness, but Matthew lists epilepsy separately—he knew the difference between medical and spiritual conditions.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Matthew 4:24 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Matthew 4:24 comes from the book of Matthew, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Matthew. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 85% and a tone that is celebratory. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include healing, fame, compassion. Notable phrases: report about him; all Syria; brought to him all who were sick; he healed them.
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Verses that meet the same seeking
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— 1 Thessalonians 5:17
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— Amos 5:24
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— Genesis 18:25
“Call to me, and I will answer you, and will show you great things, and difficult, which you don't know.”
— Jeremiah 33:3
“Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evi…”
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