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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/matthew/15.htm" 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/matthew/15.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The number of those who ate was four thousand men, besides women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/15.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />There were 4,000 men who were fed that day, in addition to all the women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who ate were four thousand men, besides women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />A total of four thousand men were fed, besides women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And those eating were four thousand men, besides women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they that did eat were four thousand men, beside women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now those who ate were four thousand men, besides women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And those who ate were four thousand men, besides women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And those who ate were four thousand men, besides women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And those who ate were four thousand men, besides women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And those who ate were four thousand men, besides women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />[Among] those who ate were 4,000 men, not counting women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now there were four thousand men who had eaten, besides women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now those who ate were 4,000 men, besides women and children. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they that did eat were four thousand men, besides women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />There were 4,000 men who ate, not counting the women and children. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they that did eat were four thousand men, beside women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Four thousand men had eaten. (This number does not include the women and children who had eaten.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The number of men who ate was four thousand, not counting the women and children. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now those who had eaten were four thousand men, besides women and children. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />A total of four thousand men were fed, besides women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Not counting children and women, there were four thousand men who ate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Those who ate were four thousand men, besides women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they that had eaten were four thousand men, besides women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Those who ate were 4,000 adult men, without reckoning women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Those who ate were four thousand men, in addition to women and children. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and those eating were four thousand men, apart from women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And those eating were four thousand men, besides women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and those eating were four thousand men, apart from women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they eating were four thousand men, besides women and children.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they that did eat, were four thousand men, beside children and women. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But those who ate were four thousand men, plus children and women.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Those who ate were four thousand men, not counting women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who had eaten were four thousand men, besides women and children.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And those who did eat were four thousand men, besides women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But they who ate had been 4,000 men, apart from women and children.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And those who ate were four thousand men, besides women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And those eating were about tour thousand men, besides women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And they that had eaten were four thousand men, besides women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />though the guests were to the number of four thousand men, beside women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Those who ate were 4,000 adult men, without reckoning women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />and those eating were four thousand men, besides women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Now they that did eat were four thousand men, beside women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/15-38.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/hriiyJYqzvc?start=4523" 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/matthew/15.htm">The Feeding of the Four Thousand</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">37</span>They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. <span class="reftext">38</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">A total of</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/5070.htm" title="5070: tetrakischilioi (Adj-NMP) -- Four thousand. From the multiplicative adverb of tessares and chilioi; four times a thousand.">four thousand</a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andres (N-NMP) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">men</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēsan (V-IIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">were</a> <a href="/greek/2068.htm" title="2068: esthiontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat.">fed,</a> <a href="/greek/5565.htm" title="5565: chōris (Prep) -- Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from.">in addition to</a> <a href="/greek/1135.htm" title="1135: gynaikōn (N-GFP) -- A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.">women</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3813.htm" title="3813: paidiōn (N-GNP) -- Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian.">children.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">39</span>After Jesus had dismissed the crowds, He got into the boat and went to the region of Magadan.…<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/14-21.htm">Matthew 14:21</a></span><br />About five thousand men were fed, besides women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/8-9.htm">Mark 8:9</a></span><br />And about four thousand men were present. And when Jesus had dismissed the crowd,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-44.htm">Mark 6:44</a></span><br />And there were five thousand men who had eaten the loaves.<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="/2_kings/4-42.htm">2 Kings 4:42-44</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/16-15.htm">Exodus 16:15-18</a></span><br />When the Israelites saw it, they asked one another, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was. So Moses told them, “It is the bread that the LORD has given you to eat. / This is what the LORD has commanded: ‘Each one is to gather as much as he needs. You may take an omer for each person in your tent.’” / So the Israelites did this. Some gathered more, and some less. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/11-21.htm">Numbers 11:21-23</a></span><br />But Moses replied, “Here I am among 600,000 men on foot, yet You say, ‘I will give them meat, and they will eat for a month.’ / If all our flocks and herds were slaughtered for them, would they have enough? Or if all the fish in the sea were caught for them, would they have enough?” / The LORD answered Moses, “Is the LORD’s arm too short? Now you will see whether or not My word will come to pass.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/2-5.htm">1 Samuel 2:5</a></span><br />The well-fed hire themselves out for food, but the starving hunger no more. The barren woman gives birth to seven, but she who has many sons pines away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/7-1.htm">2 Kings 7:1-2</a></span><br />Then Elisha said, “Hear the word of the LORD! This is what the LORD says: ‘About this time tomorrow at the gate of Samaria, a seah of fine flour will sell for a shekel, and two seahs of barley will sell for a shekel.’” / But the officer on whose arm the king leaned answered the man of God, “Look, even if the LORD were to make windows in heaven, could this really happen?” “You will see it with your own eyes,” replied Elisha, “but you will not eat any of it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-19.htm">Psalm 78:19-25</a></span><br />They spoke against God, saying, “Can God really prepare a table in the wilderness? / When He struck the rock, water gushed out and torrents raged. But can He also give bread or supply His people with meat?” / Therefore the LORD heard and was filled with wrath; so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and His anger flared against Israel, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/132-15.htm">Psalm 132:15</a></span><br />I will bless her with abundant provisions; I will satisfy her poor with bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-1.htm">Isaiah 55:1-2</a></span><br />“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! / Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-14.htm">Jeremiah 31:14</a></span><br />I will fill the souls of the priests abundantly, and will fill My people with My goodness,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/34-29.htm">Ezekiel 34:29</a></span><br />And I will raise up for them a garden of renown, and they will no longer be victims of famine in the land or bear the scorn of the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-9.htm">Matthew 16:9-10</a></span><br />Do you still not understand? Do you not remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered? / Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they that did eat were four thousand men, beside women and children.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/14-21.htm">Adult</a> <a href="/matthew/14-23.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/matthew/15-37.htm">Ate</a> <a href="/matthew/15-30.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/matthew/15-26.htm">Children</a> <a href="/matthew/15-37.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/matthew/14-21.htm">Eaten</a> <a href="/matthew/15-20.htm">Eating</a> <a href="/matthew/15-37.htm">Food</a> <a href="/zechariah/6-5.htm">Four</a> <a href="/matthew/14-21.htm">Reckoning</a> <a href="/matthew/14-21.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/matthew/15-10.htm">Together</a> <a href="/matthew/14-21.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/6-44.htm">Adult</a> <a href="/matthew/17-1.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/mark/1-6.htm">Ate</a> <a href="/matthew/18-16.htm">Besides</a> <a href="/matthew/17-25.htm">Children</a> <a href="/matthew/24-49.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/mark/6-44.htm">Eaten</a> <a href="/matthew/24-38.htm">Eating</a> <a href="/matthew/21-18.htm">Food</a> <a href="/matthew/16-10.htm">Four</a> <a href="/matthew/18-23.htm">Reckoning</a> <a href="/matthew/16-9.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/matthew/17-3.htm">Together</a> <a href="/matthew/21-31.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/15-1.htm">Jesus reproves the Scribes and Pharisees </a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/15-7.htm">for transgressing God's commandments through their own traditions;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/15-10.htm">teaches how that which goes into the mouth does not defile a man.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/15-21.htm">He heals the daughter of the woman of Canaan,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/15-29.htm">and other great multitudes;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/15-32.htm">and with seven loaves and a few small fish feeds four thousand men</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/matthew/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>A total of four thousand men were fed</b><br>This phrase highlights the miraculous provision by Jesus, echoing the earlier feeding of the five thousand. The number four thousand indicates a significant crowd, emphasizing the magnitude of the miracle. In biblical numerology, the number four often symbolizes universality or completeness, suggesting the comprehensive nature of Jesus' ministry. This event took place in the region of the Decapolis, a predominantly Gentile area, indicating the extension of Jesus' ministry beyond the Jewish people. The feeding of the multitude is reminiscent of God's provision of manna in the wilderness (Exodus 16), showcasing Jesus as the provider and sustainer, fulfilling the role of the Good Shepherd (<a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a>).<p><b>besides women and children</b><br>This detail underscores the cultural context of the time, where men were often counted separately in public gatherings. The inclusion of women and children, though not numerically specified, suggests that the actual number of people fed was significantly higher, possibly reaching ten to fifteen thousand. This inclusion highlights the comprehensive nature of Jesus' compassion and provision, extending to all present, regardless of gender or age. It also reflects the inclusive nature of the Kingdom of God, where all are invited to partake in the blessings of Christ. This mirrors the prophecy in <a href="/isaiah/25-6.htm">Isaiah 25:6</a>, where a feast is prepared for all peoples, symbolizing the universal reach of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure in this event, performing the miracle of feeding the multitude.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>Followers of Jesus who assist in distributing the food to the crowd.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a></b><br>Comprising four thousand men, plus women and children, who have gathered to hear Jesus and are miraculously fed.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a></b><br>The setting of this event, symbolizing a place of need and divine provision.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_provision.htm">Divine Provision</a></b><br>God provides abundantly for our needs, often in unexpected ways. Trust in His provision even when resources seem scarce.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/compassion_of_christ.htm">Compassion of Christ</a></b><br>Jesus' concern for the physical and spiritual well-being of the crowd reflects His deep compassion. We are called to emulate this compassion in our interactions with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>The disciples' role in distributing the food demonstrates the importance of participating in God's work. We are invited to be active participants in God's miracles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_the_gospel.htm">Inclusivity of the Gospel</a></b><br>The mention of women and children highlights the inclusivity of Jesus' ministry. The Gospel is for everyone, regardless of status or gender.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_nourishment.htm">Spiritual Nourishment</a></b><br>Beyond physical sustenance, Jesus offers spiritual nourishment. Seek to be filled with His Word and presence daily.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_resurrection_accounts_contradictory.htm">Do resurrection accounts contain contradictions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_gospel_resurrection_details_differ.htm">Why do the Gospel resurrection accounts contradict each other in details such as who arrived at the tomb?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_non-biblical_proof_of_feeding_5,000.htm">In Mark 6:30-44, is there any credible evidence outside the Bible supporting the feeding of 5,000 people with just five loaves and two fish?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_were_thousands_fed_with_7_loaves.htm">How could thousands be fed with only seven loaves and a few fish, and what evidence supports this event (Matthew 15:34-38)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 38.</span> - The computation is made in the same way as in <a href="/matthew/14-21.htm">Matthew 14:21</a>, the greatness of the miracle being thus enhanced. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/15-38.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">A total of</span><br /><span class="grk">οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">four thousand</span><br /><span class="grk">τετρακισχίλιοι</span> <span class="translit">(tetrakischilioi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5070.htm">Strong's 5070: </a> </span><span class="str2">Four thousand. From the multiplicative adverb of tessares and chilioi; four times a thousand.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄνδρες</span> <span class="translit">(andres)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> </span><span class="str2">A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were</span><br /><span class="grk">ἦσαν</span> <span class="translit">(ēsan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fed,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐσθίοντες</span> <span class="translit">(esthiontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2068.htm">Strong's 2068: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in addition to</span><br /><span class="grk">χωρὶς</span> <span class="translit">(chōris)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5565.htm">Strong's 5565: </a> </span><span class="str2">Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">women</span><br /><span class="grk">γυναικῶν</span> <span class="translit">(gynaikōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1135.htm">Strong's 1135: </a> </span><span class="str2">A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.</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">children.</span><br /><span class="grk">παιδίων</span> <span class="translit">(paidiōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3813.htm">Strong's 3813: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/15-38.htm">Matthew 15:38 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/15-38.htm">Matthew 15:38 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/15-38.htm">Matthew 15:38 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/15-38.htm">Matthew 15:38 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/15-38.htm">Matthew 15:38 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/15-38.htm">Matthew 15:38 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/15-38.htm">Matthew 15:38 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/15-38.htm">Matthew 15:38 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/15-38.htm">Matthew 15:38 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/15-38.htm">Matthew 15:38 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/15-38.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 15:38 Those who ate were four thousand men (Matt. 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