New International Version Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, and when he had given thanks, he broke them and gave them to the disciples, and they in turn to the people. New Living Translation Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, thanked God for them, and broke them into pieces. He gave them to the disciples, who distributed the food to the crowd. English Standard Version he took the seven loaves and the fish, and having given thanks he broke them and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. Berean Standard Bible Taking the seven loaves and the fish, He gave thanks and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. Berean Literal Bible He took the seven loaves and the fish, and having given thanks, He broke them and was giving them to the disciples, and the disciples to the crowds. King James Bible And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. New King James Version And He took the seven loaves and the fish and gave thanks, broke them and gave them to His disciples; and the disciples gave to the multitude. New American Standard Bible and He took the seven loaves and the fish; and after giving thanks, He broke them and started giving them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. NASB 1995 and He took the seven loaves and the fish; and giving thanks, He broke them and started giving them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. NASB 1977 and He took the seven loaves and the fish; and giving thanks, He broke them and started giving them to the disciples, and the disciples in turn, to the multitudes. Legacy Standard Bible and He took the seven loaves and the fish; and giving thanks, He broke them and kept giving them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. Amplified Bible and He took the seven loaves and the fish; and when He had given thanks, He broke them and started giving them to the disciples, and the disciples [gave them] to the people. Berean Annotated Bible Taking the seven loaves and the fish, He gave thanks and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples (pupils), and the disciples gave them to the people. Christian Standard Bible he took the seven loaves and the fish, gave thanks, broke them, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. Holman Christian Standard Bible He took the seven loaves and the fish, and He gave thanks, broke them, and kept on giving them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. American Standard Version and he took the seven loaves and the fishes; and he gave thanks and brake, and gave to the disciples, and the disciples to the multitudes. Contemporary English Version he took the seven loaves of bread and the fish and gave thanks. He then broke them and handed them to his disciples, who passed them around to the crowds. English Revised Version and he took the seven loaves and the fishes; and he gave thanks and brake, and gave to the disciples, and the disciples to the multitudes. GOD'S WORD® Translation He took the seven loaves and the fish and gave thanks to God. Then he broke the bread and gave it to the disciples, and they gave the bread and fish to the people. Good News Translation Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, gave thanks to God, broke them, and gave them to the disciples; and the disciples gave them to the people. International Standard Version he took the seven loaves and the fish and gave thanks. Then he broke them in pieces and kept giving them to his disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. NET Bible he took the seven loaves and the fish, and after giving thanks, he broke them and began giving them to the disciples, who then gave them to the crowds. New Heart English Bible and he took the seven loaves and the fish. He gave thanks and broke them, and gave to the disciples, and the disciples to the crowds. Webster's Bible Translation And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and broke them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. Weymouth New Testament and He took the seven loaves and the fish, and after giving thanks He broke them up and then distributed them to the disciples, and they to the people. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleTaking the seven loaves and the fish, He gave thanks and broke them. Then He gave them to His disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. World English Bible and he took the seven loaves and the fish. He gave thanks and broke them, and gave to the disciples, and the disciples to the multitudes. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand having taken the seven loaves and the fishes, having given thanks, He broke, and gave to His disciples, and the disciples [gave] to the multitude. Berean Literal Bible He took the seven loaves and the fish, and having given thanks, He broke them and was giving them to the disciples, and the disciples to the crowds. Young's Literal Translation and having taken the seven loaves and the fishes, having given thanks, he did break, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. Smith's Literal Translation And having taken the seven loaves and the fishes, having returned thanks, he brake, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the crowd. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd taking the seven loaves and the fishes, and giving thanks, he brake, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the people. Catholic Public Domain Version And taking the seven loaves and the fish, and giving thanks, he broke and gave to his disciples, and the disciples gave to the people. New American Bible Then he took the seven loaves and the fish, gave thanks, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. New Revised Standard Version he took the seven loaves and the fish; and after giving thanks he broke them and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen he took the seven loaves of bread and the fish, and gave thanks, and he broke them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he took up those seven loaves and the fish and he gave praise, and he broke and he gave to his disciples and his disciples gave to the crowd. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and broke, and gave thorn to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the multitude. Godbey New Testament He took the seven loaves and the fishes; having given thanks, He broke them, and gave to His disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. Haweis New Testament And taking the seven loaves and the fishes, he gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. Mace New Testament then taking the seven loaves, and the fish, he gave thanks, and distributed them, by pieces, to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. Weymouth New Testament and He took the seven loaves and the fish, and after giving thanks He broke them up and then distributed them to the disciples, and they to the people. Worrell New Testament He took the seven loaves and the fishes; giving thanks, He broke, and was giving to the disciples; and the disciples to the multitudes. Worsley New Testament and taking the seven loaves and the fishes, when He had given thanks, He brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Feeding of the Four Thousand…35And He instructed the crowd to sit down on the ground. 36Taking the seven loaves and the fish, He gave thanks and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. 37They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.… Cross References Taking the seven loaves and the fish, Mark 8:6-7 And He instructed the crowd to sit down on the ground. Then He took the seven loaves, gave thanks and broke them, and gave them to His disciples to set before the people. And they distributed them to the crowd. / They also had a few small fish, and Jesus blessed them and ordered that these be set before them as well. Matthew 14:17-18 “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. / “Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said. He gave thanks John 6:11-13 Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. / And when everyone was full, He said to His disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over, so that nothing will be wasted.” / So they collected them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten. Luke 22:19 And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” 1 Corinthians 11:24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” and broke them. Luke 24:30 While He was reclining at the table with them, He took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to them. Mark 14:22 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take it; this is My body.” Then He gave them to the disciples, Matthew 14:19 And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. Mark 6:41 Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke the loaves. Then He gave them to His disciples to set before the people. And He divided the two fish among them all. and the disciples gave them to the people. Luke 9:16-17 Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples to set before the people. / They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. 2 Kings 4:42-44 Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. / But his servant asked, “How am I to set twenty loaves before a hundred men?” “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha, “for this is what the LORD says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” / So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD. 1 Samuel 9:13 As soon as you enter the city, you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; after that, the guests will eat. Go up at once; you will find him.” John 6:23 However, some boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks. Acts 27:35 After he had said this, Paul took bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat. Deuteronomy 8:10 When you eat and are satisfied, you are to bless the LORD your God for the good land that He has given you. Psalm 107:9 For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. Treasury of Scripture And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and broke them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. and gave thanks. Matthew 26:26,27 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body… 1 Samuel 9:13 As soon as ye be come into the city, ye shall straightway find him, before he go up to the high place to eat: for the people will not eat until he come, because he doth bless the sacrifice; and afterwards they eat that be bidden. Now therefore get you up; for about this time ye shall find him. Luke 22:19 And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Jump to Previous Brake Bread Broke Broken Cakes Crowd Crowds Disciples Distributed Fish Fishes Loaves Multitude Multitudes Praise Seven Started Thanks TurnJump to Next Brake Bread Broke Broken Cakes Crowd Crowds Disciples Distributed Fish Fishes Loaves Multitude Multitudes Praise Seven Started Thanks TurnMatthew 15 1. Jesus reproves the Scribes and Pharisees 7. for transgressing God's commandments through their own traditions; 10. teaches how that which goes into the mouth does not defile a man. 21. He heals the daughter of the woman of Canaan, 29. and other great multitudes; 32. and with seven loaves and a few small fish feeds four thousand men Taking the seven loaves and the fish, Jesus receives the small supply brought before Him and prepares it for the hungry crowd. The meal follows three days in which the people had remained with Him in a largely Gentile area. Mrk 8:6-7 And He instructed the crowd to sit down on the ground.… He gave thanks He acknowledges the Father as the source of provision before any food is distributed. Jhn 6:11-13 Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks… and broke them. What appeared insufficient was divided under Jesus’ direction, demonstrating His authority to provide for the multitude. Luk 24:30 While He was reclining at the table, He took bread… Then He gave them to the disciples, The disciples received the food from Jesus and served under His command. Mat 14:19 And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass.… and the disciples gave them to the people. The crowd was fed through the disciples’ service, showing that Jesus provided abundantly for those who had come to hear Him. Luk 9:16-17 Taking the five loaves and the two fish… Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, performing the miracle of feeding the multitude. 2. Disciples Followers of Jesus who distribute the food to the people. 3. The Multitude A large crowd of people who have been following Jesus and are in need of food. 4. Seven Loaves and Fish The small amount of food that Jesus uses to feed the multitude, symbolizing God's provision. 5. The Miracle of Feeding An event where Jesus miraculously multiplies the loaves and fish to feed thousands. Teaching Points Gratitude Before ProvisionJesus gives thanks before the miracle occurs, teaching us to express gratitude in anticipation of God's provision. God's Abundant Provision The multiplication of loaves and fish demonstrates God's ability to provide abundantly beyond our limited resources. Role of Discipleship The disciples are active participants in the miracle, showing that God often works through His people to accomplish His purposes. Faith in Action The act of distributing the food required faith from the disciples, reminding us to trust in God's provision even when resources seem insufficient. Spiritual Nourishment This miracle points to the deeper truth of Jesus as the spiritual sustenance for our lives, encouraging us to seek Him for our spiritual needs. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Matthew 15:36?2. How does Matthew 15:36 demonstrate Jesus' provision for physical and spiritual needs? 3. What can we learn about gratitude from Jesus giving thanks in Matthew 15:36? 4. How does Matthew 15:36 connect with God's provision in Exodus 16:4? 5. How can we apply Jesus' example of gratitude in our daily lives? 6. What role does faith play in witnessing miracles like in Matthew 15:36? 7. How does Matthew 15:36 demonstrate Jesus' divine authority in performing miracles? 8. What is the significance of giving thanks before distributing food in Matthew 15:36? 9. How does Matthew 15:36 reflect Jesus' compassion for the crowd? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 15? Verse 36. - He took. The account differs little from that on the former occasion. Gave thanks (εὐχαριστήσας). This represents the blessing of the viands. Thanksgiving was a specially enjoined accompaniment of meals. The Talmud said, "He that enjoys anything without an act of thanksgiving is as one that robs the Almighty." The blessing here was the efficient cause of the multiplication of the food. Without any fresh creation Jesus used the materials ready to his hands, and only increased them by his Almighty power. Brake them, and gave (ἔκλασε καὶ ἐδίδου). Looking to the tenses used, we should say that Jesus brake the viands once, and then kept continually giving of them to the twelve for the purpose of distribution. We do not read how the multitude was arranged in the present case. Possibly the locality did not admit of methodical division into ranks and companies, or, on the other hand, its natural terraces may have obviated the necessity for any such formal arrangement, the company falling naturally into convenient sections. Matthew 15:36 portrays a literal, historical miracle that reveals a clear pattern: surrender what you have, thank God for it, allow Him to break and multiply it, receive from His hand, and pass the blessing on. Jesus remains the Source; disciples are the channels; the people experience the fullness of His compassionate provision. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Takingἔλαβεν (elaben) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2983: (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. seven ἑπτὰ (hepta) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 2033: Seven. A primary number; seven. loaves ἄρτους (artous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 740: Bread, a loaf, food. From airo; bread or a loaf. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. fish, ἰχθύας (ichthyas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 2486: A fish. Of uncertain affinity; a fish. He gave thanks εὐχαριστήσας (eucharistēsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2168: From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal. [and] broke [them]. ἔκλασεν (eklasen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2806: To break (in pieces), break bread. A primary verb; to break. Then καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. He gave [them] ἐδίδου (edidou) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. to τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. [the] disciples, μαθηταῖς (mathētais) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. and δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. disciples μαθηταὶ (mathētai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. [gave them] to the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. people. ὄχλοις (ochlois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. Additonal Resources Matthew 15:36 Blue Letter BibleMatthew 15:36 Bible Gateway Matthew 15:36 Bible.com Matthew 15:36 NIV |
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