Translations
Modern
A total of four thousand men were fed, besides women and children.
Traditional
And they that did eat were four thousand men, beside women and children.
Literal
And those eating were four thousand men, apart from women and children.
Latin
Erant autem qui manducaverunt quatuor millia hominum, extra parvulos et mulieres.
Original
Greek
English
A total of four thousand men were fed, besides women and children.
Notes
The earlier feeding miracle (see Matthew 14:13–21) was for the Jews. This miracle extended the blessing to the gentiles. It continues the theme found in Matthew 15:27. By this miracle, Jesus showed that he is the true "bread of life" (see 16:5–12; John 6).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Feeding of Four Thousandc. AD 29
Parallels
Glossary
Topics
Jesus, the Christ: Feeds More than Four-Thousand People Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of More than Four-Thousand People Fed Loaves: Miracle of the Seven Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Feeds More than Four-Thousand People The Miracles of Christ: The Multitude Fed