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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/mark/6.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/mark/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So they sat down in groups of fifty or a hundred.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So they sat down in groups, by hundreds and by fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And they sat down groups <i>by</i> groups, by hundreds and by fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So they sat down in ranks, in hundreds and in fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />They reclined in groups of hundreds and fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />They sat down in groups of hundreds and of fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they reclined in companies of hundreds and of fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And they sat down in groups of hundreds and of fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />They sat down in groups of hundreds and of fifties [so that the crowd resembled an orderly arrangement of colorful garden plots].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they sat down in ranks of hundreds and fifties. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They sat down in groups of 100 and groups of 50. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So the people sat down in rows, in groups of a hundred and groups of fifty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So they reclined in groups of hundreds and fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They sat down in ranks, by hundreds and by fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And they sat down in rows of hundreds and of fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They sat down in ranks, by hundreds and by fifties. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and they sat down in squares, by hundreds, and by fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And they sat down groups <i>by</i> groups, by hundreds and by fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they sat down in squares, by hundreds, and by fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the borders, the borders reclined, by one hundred, and by fifty.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds and by fifties. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they sat down in divisions by hundreds and by fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The people took their places in rows by hundreds and by fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So they sat down in groups of hundreds and of fifties.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So they sat down in groups, by hundreds and by fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And they were seated by hundreds and by 50's.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And they reclined in oblong squares, by hundreds, and by fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And they sat down in ranks, about one hundred, and about fifty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />and they lay along row against row, a hundred deep, and fifty wide.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and they sat down in several divisions, some consisting of an hundred, and some of fifty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And they sat down in rows of hundreds and of fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and fifties.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and they sat down in an oblong square, an hundred by fifty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/6-40.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=1922" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/mark/6.htm">The Feeding of the Five Thousand</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">39</span>Then Jesus directed them to have the people sit in groups on the green grass. <span class="reftext">40</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">So</a> <a href="/greek/377.htm" title="377: anepesan (V-AIA-3P) -- From ana and pipto; to fall back, i.e. Lie down, lean back.">they sat down</a> <a href="/greek/4237.htm" title="4237: prasiai (N-NFP) -- A company formed into divisions (like garden-beds). Perhaps from prason; a garden plot, i.e. a row."></a> <a href="/greek/4237.htm" title="4237: prasiai (N-NFP) -- A company formed into divisions (like garden-beds). Perhaps from prason; a garden plot, i.e. a row.">in groups</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">of</a> <a href="/greek/1540.htm" title="1540: hekaton (Adj-AMP) -- One hundred. Of uncertain affinity; a hundred.">hundreds</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)."></a> <a href="/greek/4004.htm" title="4004: pentēkonta (Adj-AMP) -- Fifty. Multiplicative of pente; fifty.">fifties.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">41</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-19.htm">Matthew 14:19</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-14.htm">Luke 9:14</a></span><br />(There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-10.htm">John 6:10</a></span><br />“Have the people sit down,” Jesus said. Now there was plenty of grass in that place, so the men sat down, about five thousand of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/18-21.htm">Exodus 18:21</a></span><br />Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/18-25.htm">Exodus 18:25</a></span><br />So Moses chose capable men from all Israel and made them heads over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/31-14.htm">Numbers 31:14</a></span><br />But Moses was angry with the officers of the army—the commanders of thousands and commanders of hundreds—who were returning from the battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/1-15.htm">Deuteronomy 1:15</a></span><br />So I took the leaders of your tribes, wise and respected men, and appointed them as leaders over you—as commanders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens, and as officers for your tribes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/10-19.htm">1 Samuel 10:19</a></span><br />But today you have rejected your God, who saves you from all your troubles and afflictions, and you have said to Him, ‘No, set a king over us.’ Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes and clans.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/10-21.htm">1 Samuel 10:21</a></span><br />Then he had the tribe of Benjamin come forward by its clans, and the clan of Matri was selected. Finally, Saul son of Kish was selected. But when they looked for him, they could not find him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-43.htm">2 Kings 4:43</a></span><br />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.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-44.htm">2 Kings 4:44</a></span><br />So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/23-1.htm">Psalm 23:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-19.htm">Psalm 78:19</a></span><br />They spoke against God, saying, “Can God really prepare a table in the wilderness?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-23.htm">Psalm 78:23-25</a></span><br />Yet He commanded the clouds above and opened the doors of the heavens. / He rained down manna for them to eat; He gave them grain from heaven. / Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-11.htm">Isaiah 40:11</a></span><br />He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they sat down in ranks, by hundreds, and by fifties.</p><p class="hdg">by hundreds.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/9-14.htm">Luke 9:14,15</a></b></br> For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/1-14.htm">Fifties</a> <a href="/mark/6-39.htm">Groups</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-5.htm">Hundreds</a> <a href="/mark/4-21.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/mark/1-5.htm">Ranks</a> <a href="/ezekiel/46-23.htm">Rows</a> <a href="/mark/6-26.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/nahum/2-4.htm">Squares</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/9-14.htm">Fifties</a> <a href="/luke/9-14.htm">Groups</a> <a href="/exodus/18-21.htm">Hundreds</a> <a href="/mark/6-56.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/john/1-15.htm">Ranks</a> <a href="/exodus/28-17.htm">Rows</a> <a href="/mark/9-35.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/exodus/28-39.htm">Squares</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-1.htm">Jesus is a prophet without honor in his own country.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-7.htm">He gives the twelve power over unclean spirits.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Various opinions of Jesus.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-16.htm">John the Baptist is imprisoned, beheaded, and buried.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-30.htm">The apostles return from preaching.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-34.htm">The miracle of five loaves and two fishes.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">45. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Jesus walks on the sea;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">53. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/6-53.htm">and heals all who touch him.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So they sat down</b><br>This phrase indicates an organized and intentional action. In the context of the feeding of the five thousand, Jesus instructs the crowd to sit down, which reflects His authority and the orderly nature of His ministry. This act of sitting down can be seen as a preparation for receiving a blessing, similar to how people would prepare to receive teaching or food. It also mirrors the shepherding imagery found in <a href="/psalms/23.htm">Psalm 23</a>, where the Lord makes His people lie down in green pastures, suggesting provision and care.<p><b>in groups</b><br>The organization into groups suggests a sense of community and fellowship among the people. This mirrors the early Christian church's emphasis on community, as seen in <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42-47</a>, where believers gathered together for teaching, fellowship, and breaking of bread. The grouping also facilitates the distribution of food, ensuring that everyone is served, reflecting the orderly nature of God's provision.<p><b>of hundreds and fifties</b><br>The specific mention of hundreds and fifties may allude to the structured organization of the Israelites during their wilderness journey, as seen in <a href="/exodus/18-21.htm">Exodus 18:21-25</a>, where Moses organized the people into groups for effective leadership and governance. This structure also reflects the military organization of Israel, suggesting readiness and discipline. Additionally, the numbers could symbolize completeness and sufficiency, indicating that Jesus' provision is ample for all. The division into manageable groups ensures that the miracle of feeding is witnessed and experienced by all, emphasizing the abundance and sufficiency of Christ's provision.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is performing the miracle of feeding the 5,000. His compassion and divine provision are highlighted.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>They are instructed by Jesus to organize the crowd, demonstrating their role in facilitating Jesus' ministry and miracles.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a></b><br>Comprising 5,000 men, not including women and children, they are the recipients of Jesus' miraculous provision.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_miracle_of_feeding_the_5,000.htm">The Miracle of Feeding the 5,000</a></b><br>This event is one of Jesus' most well-known miracles, showcasing His power and compassion.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_setting.htm">The Setting</a></b><br>The event takes place in a remote area, emphasizing the miraculous nature of the provision since resources were scarce.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/order_in_god's_work.htm">Order in God's Work</a></b><br>God values order and structure, as seen in the organization of the crowd. This principle can be applied in church settings and personal life to ensure that activities are conducted efficiently and effectively.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_divine_provision.htm">Dependence on Divine Provision</a></b><br>Just as the crowd depended on Jesus for their physical nourishment, we are called to depend on God for our daily needs, trusting in His provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_discipleship.htm">Role of Discipleship</a></b><br>The disciples' role in organizing the crowd highlights the importance of being active participants in God's work. We are called to serve and facilitate God's mission in the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_fellowship.htm">Community and Fellowship</a></b><br>The grouping of the crowd into smaller units fosters a sense of community and fellowship, reminding us of the importance of gathering together as believers for mutual support and encouragement.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_miracle_accounts_differ_in_gospels.htm">Why do the accounts of the same miracle differ between Matthew 14 and the other Gospels, possibly indicating inconsistencies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_the_crowd_size_in_matthew_14_be_wrong.htm">In Matthew 14:16-20, how might the crowd's size be exaggerated or miscounted, considering ancient record-keeping?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_paul's_450_years_conflict_ot.htm">Acts 13:19-20: Why does Paul's recounting of Israel's history (a 450-year period) seem to conflict with Old Testament timelines?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_biblical_basis_for_small_groups.htm">What is the biblical basis for small group ministry?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(40) <span class= "bld">In ranks.</span>--The primary meaning of the Greek word is "a bed of flowers or herbs," and it comes in here effectively, with the same distributive reduplication as in the last verse, to paint the whole scene to the mind's eye.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 40.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And they sat down in ranks</span> (<span class="greek">ἀνέπεσον πρασιαὶ πρασιαὶ</span>); literally, <span class="accented">they reclined.</span> The Greek word <span class="greek">πρασια</span> means "a garden plot" or "bed," literally, a <span class="accented">bed of leeks.</span> They were disposed symmetrically. Probably the English word "ranks" expresses the meaning as clearly as any could do. This arrangement was probably made, partly that the numbers might be better known, partly that all things might be done in an orderly manner, and that each might have his portion. St. Matthew's account (<a href="/matthew/14-21.htm">Matthew 14:21</a>) seems to imply that the "men" were separated from the "women and children." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/6-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">So</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">they sat down</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνέπεσαν</span> <span class="translit">(anepesan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_377.htm">Strong's 377: </a> </span><span class="str2">From ana and pipto; to fall back, i.e. Lie down, lean back.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in groups</span><br /><span class="grk">πρασιαὶ</span> <span class="translit">(prasiai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4237.htm">Strong's 4237: </a> </span><span class="str2">A company formed into divisions (like garden-beds). Perhaps from prason; a garden plot, i.e. a row.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of</span><br /><span class="grk">κατὰ</span> <span class="translit">(kata)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hundreds</span><br /><span class="grk">ἑκατὸν</span> <span class="translit">(hekaton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1540.htm">Strong's 1540: </a> </span><span class="str2">One hundred. Of uncertain affinity; a hundred.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">fifties.</span><br /><span class="grk">πεντήκοντα</span> <span class="translit">(pentēkonta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4004.htm">Strong's 4004: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fifty. Multiplicative of pente; fifty.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/6-40.htm">Mark 6:40 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/mark/6-40.htm">Mark 6:40 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/mark/6-40.htm">Mark 6:40 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/mark/6-40.htm">Mark 6:40 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/mark/6-40.htm">Mark 6:40 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/6-40.htm">Mark 6:40 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/6-40.htm">Mark 6:40 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/6-40.htm">Mark 6:40 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/mark/6-40.htm">Mark 6:40 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/mark/6-40.htm">Mark 6:40 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/mark/6-40.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 6:40 They sat down in ranks by hundreds (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/6-39.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 6:39"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 6:39" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/6-41.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 6:41"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 6:41" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>