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International Version</a></span><br />Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/16.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Or the 4,000 I fed with seven loaves, and the large baskets of leftovers you picked up?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many baskets you gathered?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Nor the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many baskets you gathered?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Nor the seven loaves of the four thousand and how many large baskets you took up?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nor the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many large baskets you picked up?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Or the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many large baskets full you picked up?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Or the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many large baskets you took up?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Or the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many <i>large</i> baskets <i>full</i> you picked up?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many large baskets you picked up?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Or the seven loaves for the four thousand and how many large baskets you collected?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Or the seven loaves for the 4,000 and how many large baskets you collected?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />And what about the 4,000 people and all those baskets of leftovers from only seven loaves of bread? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Don't you remember the seven loaves for the four thousand and how many large baskets you filled?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />And what about the seven loaves for the four thousand men? How many baskets did you fill? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />or the seven loaves for the 4,000 and how many baskets you collected? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Or the seven loaves for the four thousand and how many baskets you took up?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Nor the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />nor the 4,000 and the seven loaves, and how many hampers you carried away?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Nor the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Nor the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many baskets you gathered?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> nor the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Nor the seven loaves of four thousand, and how many wicker baskets ye took?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Nor the seven loaves among four thousand men, and how many baskets you took up? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Or the seven loaves among the four thousand men, and how many baskets you took up?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many baskets you gathered?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Neither the seven loaves of bread of the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“Neither those seven loaves of the 4,000 and how many round baskets you took up?”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Nor the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Nor the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up?<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Nor the seven loaves among the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />nor the seven loaves among the four thousand, and how many baskets ye carried away?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />nor the 4,000 and the seven loaves, and how many hampers you carried away?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Nor the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took <i>up</i>?<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>nor the seven loaves among four thousand, and how many baskets-<Fr><i>full</i><FR> ye took <Fr><i>away?</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/16-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=4614" 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/16.htm">The Leaven to Beware</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">9</span>Do you still not understand? Do you not remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered? <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3761.htm" title="3761: oude (Conj) -- Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.">Or</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2033.htm" title="2033: hepta (Adj-AMP) -- Seven. A primary number; seven.">seven</a> <a href="/greek/740.htm" title="740: artous (N-AMP) -- Bread, a loaf, food. From airo; bread or a loaf.">loaves</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">for the</a> <a href="/greek/5070.htm" title="5070: tetrakischiliōn (Adj-GMP) -- Four thousand. From the multiplicative adverb of tessares and chilioi; four times a thousand.">four thousand,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4214.htm" title="4214: posas (IPro-AFP) -- How much, how great, how many. From an absolute pos and hos; interrogative pronoun how much (plural) many).">how many</a> <a href="/greek/4711.htm" title="4711: spyridas (N-AFP) -- A plaited basket. From speiro; a hamper or lunch-receptacle.">basketfuls</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: elabete (V-AIA-2P) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">you gathered?</a> </span> <span class="reftext">11</span>How do you not understand that I was not telling you about bread? But beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”…<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/14-17.htm">Matthew 14:17-21</a></span><br />“We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. / “Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said. / 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="/mark/8-19.htm">Mark 8:19-20</a></span><br />When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces did you collect?” “Twelve,” they answered. / “And when I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces did you collect?” “Seven,” they said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-9.htm">John 6:9-13</a></span><br />“Here is a boy with five barley loaves and two small fish. But what difference will these make among so many?” / “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. / Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-38.htm">Mark 6:38-44</a></span><br />“Go and see how many loaves you have,” He told them. And after checking, they said, “Five—and two fish.” / Then Jesus directed them to have the people sit in groups on the green grass. / So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-12.htm">Luke 9:12-17</a></span><br />As the day neared its end, the Twelve came to Jesus and said, “Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside for lodging and provisions. For we are in a desolate place here.” / But Jesus told them, “You give them something to eat.” “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered, “unless we go and buy food for all these people.” / (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/6-1.htm">John 6:1-14</a></span><br />After this, Jesus crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias). / A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick. / Then Jesus went up on the mountain and sat down with His disciples. ...<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/16-4.htm">Exodus 16:4-15</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test whether or not they will follow My instructions. / Then on the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on the other days.” / So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites, “This evening you will know that it was the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/11-7.htm">Numbers 11:7-9</a></span><br />Now the manna resembled coriander seed, and its appearance was like that of gum resin. / The people walked around and gathered it, ground it on a handmill or crushed it in a mortar, then boiled it in a cooking pot or shaped it into cakes. It tasted like pastry baked with fine oil. / When the dew fell on the camp at night, the manna would fall with 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/105-40.htm">Psalm 105:40</a></span><br />They asked, and He brought quail and satisfied them with the bread of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-2.htm">Isaiah 55:2</a></span><br />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="/john/6-26.htm">John 6:26-27</a></span><br />Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it is not because you saw these signs that you are looking for Me, but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. / Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-32.htm">John 6:32-35</a></span><br />Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. / For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” / “Sir,” they said, “give us this bread at all times.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-48.htm">John 6:48-51</a></span><br />I am the bread of life. / Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, yet they died. / This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that anyone may eat of it and not die. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/15-34.htm">Matthew 15:34,38</a></b></br> And Jesus saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven, and a few little fishes… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/8-5.htm">Mark 8:5-9,17-21</a></b></br> And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/16-9.htm">Basketfuls</a> <a href="/matthew/16-9.htm">Baskets</a> <a href="/matthew/16-9.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/matthew/16-9.htm">Cakes</a> <a href="/matthew/16-9.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/matthew/15-38.htm">Four</a> <a href="/matthew/16-9.htm">Full</a> <a href="/matthew/16-9.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/matthew/15-37.htm">Hampers</a> <a href="/matthew/16-9.htm">Loaves</a> <a href="/matthew/16-9.htm">Picked</a> <a href="/matthew/15-37.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/matthew/16-9.htm">Thousand</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/6-43.htm">Basketfuls</a> <a href="/mark/6-43.htm">Baskets</a> <a href="/matthew/16-11.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/mark/6-38.htm">Cakes</a> <a href="/mark/2-3.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/matthew/24-31.htm">Four</a> <a href="/matthew/22-10.htm">Full</a> <a href="/matthew/18-20.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/mark/8-8.htm">Hampers</a> <a href="/mark/2-26.htm">Loaves</a> <a href="/matthew/27-6.htm">Picked</a> <a href="/matthew/18-21.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/matthew/18-24.htm">Thousand</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/16-1.htm">The Pharisees require a sign.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/16-5.htm">Jesus warns his disciples of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/16-13.htm">The people's opinion of Jesus,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/16-16.htm">and Peter's confession of him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/16-21.htm">Jesus foretells his death;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/16-23.htm">reproves Peter for dissuading him from it;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">and admonishes those who will follow him, to bear the cross.</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 /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/matthew/16.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>Or the seven loaves</b><br />This phrase refers to the miraculous feeding of the four thousand, an event distinct from the feeding of the five thousand. The "seven loaves" symbolize God's perfect provision and completeness, as the number seven often represents in biblical numerology. In the Greek, "loaves" (ἄρτους, artous) signifies basic sustenance, reminding us of God's ability to meet our needs abundantly. Historically, bread was a staple in the ancient Near Eastern diet, underscoring the miracle's significance in a context where food scarcity was common.<p><b>for the four thousand</b><br />The feeding of the four thousand is recorded in <a href="/matthew/15-32.htm">Matthew 15:32-39</a>. This miracle, like the feeding of the five thousand, demonstrates Jesus' compassion and divine authority. The number "four thousand" indicates a large crowd, emphasizing the magnitude of the miracle. In the cultural context, gatherings of such size were significant, often associated with important teachings or events. This miracle also highlights the inclusivity of Jesus' ministry, as it likely involved Gentiles, reflecting the expanding reach of the Gospel.<p><b>and how many basketfuls you gathered?</b><br />The term "basketfuls" (σπυρίδας, spyridas) refers to large baskets used for carrying provisions. The gathering of leftovers signifies God's provision exceeding immediate needs, a theme consistent throughout Scripture. The act of gathering underscores stewardship and the importance of recognizing and preserving God's blessings. Historically, the collection of leftovers would have been a practical necessity, ensuring nothing was wasted, aligning with Jewish customs of resourcefulness and gratitude.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/16-10.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">[Or]</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐδὲ</span> <span class="translit">(oude)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3761.htm">Strong's 3761: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τοὺς</span> <span class="translit">(tous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative 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">seven</span><br /><span class="grk">ἑπτὰ</span> <span class="translit">(hepta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2033.htm">Strong's 2033: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seven. A primary number; seven.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">loaves</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄρτους</span> <span class="translit">(artous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_740.htm">Strong's 740: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bread, a loaf, food. From airo; bread or a loaf.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῶν</span> <span class="translit">(tōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive 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">τετρακισχιλίων</span> <span class="translit">(tetrakischiliōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Genitive 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">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">how many</span><br /><span class="grk">πόσας</span> <span class="translit">(posas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4214.htm">Strong's 4214: </a> </span><span class="str2">How much, how great, how many. From an absolute pos and hos; interrogative pronoun how much (plural) many).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">basketfuls</span><br /><span class="grk">σπυρίδας</span> <span class="translit">(spyridas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4711.htm">Strong's 4711: </a> </span><span class="str2">A plaited basket. From speiro; a hamper or lunch-receptacle.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you gathered?</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐλάβετε</span> <span class="translit">(elabete)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/16-10.htm">Matthew 16:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/16-10.htm">Matthew 16:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/16-10.htm">Matthew 16:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/16-10.htm">Matthew 16:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/16-10.htm">Matthew 16:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/16-10.htm">Matthew 16:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/16-10.htm">Matthew 16:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/16-10.htm">Matthew 16:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/16-10.htm">Matthew 16:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/16-10.htm">Matthew 16:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/16-10.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 16:10 Nor the seven loaves for the four (Matt. 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