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Matthew 15

Matthew 15:39

The Feeding of the Four Thousand · Matthew 15:29–39
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Translations

Modern
After Jesus had dismissed the crowds, He got into the boat and went to the region of Magadan.
Traditional
And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala.
Literal
And having dismissed the crowds, He entered into the boat and went to the borders of Magadan.
Latin
Et, dimissa turba, ascendit in naviculam: et venit in fines Magedan.

Original

Greek
English
After Jesus had dismissed the crowds, He got into the boat and went to the region of Magadan.

Notes

Matthew 15:39

Magadan is a place whose location is unknown. It may be the same as Magdala, as some Greek manuscripts say (see also Mark 8:10).

Matthew 15:32–39

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).

Events

Parallels

2 Kings 4:42–44 Mark 8:1–10

Places

Magadan: A place on the Sea of Galilee; home of Mary Magdalene

Glossary

Dalmanutha Gospel of Matthew Magadan Magdala Miracle

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Feeds More than Four-Thousand People Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of More than Four-Thousand People Fed Magdala: Christ Visits Miracles of Jesus, in Chronological Order: Feeds More than Four-Thousand People