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After he had sent them away,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/mark/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />There were about 4,000 men in the crowd that day, and Jesus sent them home after they had eaten.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And there were about four thousand people. And he sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And there were about four thousand. And He sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now those who had eaten were about four thousand. And He sent them away,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />About four thousand men were <i>there;</i> and He dismissed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />About four thousand were there; and He sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And about four thousand were <i>there;</i> and He sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now about four thousand were <i>there</i>, and He sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />About four thousand [men] were there [besides women and children]; and He sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />About four thousand were there. He dismissed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />About 4,000 men were there. He dismissed them<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they were about four thousand: and he sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they were about four thousand: and he sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />About four thousand people were there. Then he sent the people on their way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now about 4,000 men were there. Then he sent them on their way. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And about four thousand men who had eaten were present. And when Jesus had dismissed the crowd,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />There were about four thousand who ate. Then he dismissed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now they were about four thousand. Then he sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he dismissed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />The number fed were about 4,000. Then He sent them away,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Those who had eaten were about four thousand. Then he sent them away. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and those eating were about four thousand. And He let them away,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And there were about four thousand. And He sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and those eating were about four thousand. And he let them away,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they eating were about four thousand: and he loosed them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they that had eaten were about four thousand; and he sent them away. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And those who ate were about four thousand. And he dismissed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />There were about four thousand people. He dismissed them<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now there were about four thousand people. And he sent them away.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The men who ate were about four thousand; and he dismissed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But there were about 4000 men who ate.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And those who had eaten were about four thousand; and he sent them away.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And those eating were about four thousand. And He sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And the persons who had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />now they that had eaten were four thousand: and then he dismissed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />The number fed were about 4,000. Then He sent them away,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And they were about four thousand; and He sent them away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and they that had eaten were about four thousand. And <i>then</i> He dismissed them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/8-9.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=2439" 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/8.htm">The Feeding of the Four Thousand</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>The people ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">about</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 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 present.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">As soon as</a> <a href="/greek/630.htm" title="630: apelysen (V-AIA-3S) -- From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.">Jesus had dismissed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">the crowd,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">10</span>He got into the boat with His disciples and went to the district of Dalmanutha.…<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/15-38.htm">Matthew 15:38</a></span><br />A total of four thousand men were fed, besides women and children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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/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="/matthew/16-10.htm">Matthew 16:10</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="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/16-16.htm">Exodus 16:16-18</a></span><br />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. / When they measured it by the omer, he who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall. Each one gathered as much as he needed to eat.<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/9-22.htm">1 Samuel 9:22-24</a></span><br />Then Samuel took Saul and his servant, brought them into the hall, and seated them in the place of honor among those who were invited—about thirty in all. / And Samuel said to the cook, “Bring the portion I gave you and told you to set aside.” / So the cook picked up the leg and what was attached to it and set it before Saul. Then Samuel said, “Here is what was kept back. It was set apart for you. Eat, for it has been kept for you for this occasion, from the time I said, ‘I have invited the people.’” So Saul dined with Samuel that day.<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="/john/6-12.htm">John 6:12-13</a></span><br />And when everyone was full, He said to His disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over, so that nothing will be wasted.” / So they collected them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-9.htm">Matthew 16:9</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?<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/6-5.htm">John 6:5-7</a></span><br />When Jesus looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where can we buy bread for these people to eat?” / But He was asking this to test him, for He knew what He was about to do. / Philip answered, “Two hundred denarii would not buy enough bread for each of them to have a small piece.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-1.htm">2 Kings 4:1-7</a></span><br />Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant, my husband, is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And now his creditor is coming to take my two children as his slaves!” / “How can I help you?” asked Elisha. “Tell me, what do you have in the house?” She answered, “Your servant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil.” / “Go,” said Elisha, “borrow empty jars from all your neighbors. Do not gather just a few. ...</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 had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/6-46.htm">Dismissed</a> <a href="/mark/6-44.htm">Eaten</a> <a href="/mark/7-2.htm">Eating</a> <a href="/mark/7-27.htm">Fed</a> <a href="/mark/2-3.htm">Four</a> <a href="/mark/4-30.htm">Present</a> <a href="/mark/6-44.htm">Thousand</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/4-23.htm">Dismissed</a> <a href="/luke/13-26.htm">Eaten</a> <a href="/mark/14-18.htm">Eating</a> <a href="/mark/8-20.htm">Fed</a> <a href="/mark/8-20.htm">Four</a> <a href="/mark/10-30.htm">Present</a> <a href="/mark/8-19.htm">Thousand</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/8-1.htm">Jesus feeds the people miraculously;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/8-10.htm">refuses to give a sign to the Pharisees;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/8-14.htm">admonishes his disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/8-22.htm">gives a blind man his sight;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/8-27.htm">acknowledges that he is the Jesus who should suffer and rise again;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/8-34.htm">and exhorts to patience in persecution for the profession of the gospel.</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/8.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/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And about four thousand men were present.</b><br>This phrase indicates the number of men present at the miraculous feeding, not including women and children, which suggests the total number of people could have been significantly higher. This event is distinct from the feeding of the five thousand, which is recorded earlier in the Gospels. The number four thousand is significant in that it shows Jesus' ability to provide abundantly for a large crowd, demonstrating His divine power and compassion. The setting is likely in the region of the Decapolis, a predominantly Gentile area, which may indicate the inclusivity of Jesus' ministry beyond the Jewish population. This miracle parallels the provision of manna in the wilderness during the Exodus, highlighting Jesus as the provider and sustainer of life.<p><b>And when Jesus had dismissed the crowd,</b><br>This phrase shows Jesus' concern for the well-being of the people, ensuring they were fed before sending them away. The act of dismissing the crowd also indicates a transition in His ministry activities, as He often withdrew to pray or teach His disciples privately after such events. The dismissal reflects Jesus' authority and the orderly manner in which He conducted His ministry. It also underscores the importance of rest and reflection after intense periods of ministry, a practice Jesus modeled for His followers. This moment can be seen as a precursor to the Great Commission, where Jesus would later send His disciples out to minister to the world.<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 a miracle by feeding a large crowd with limited resources, demonstrating His divine power and compassion.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a></b><br>Approximately four thousand men, not including women and children, who have been following Jesus and listening to His teachings. They are recipients of His miraculous provision.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_miracle_of_feeding.htm">The Miracle of Feeding</a></b><br>This event is a miraculous feeding, similar to the feeding of the five thousand, showcasing Jesus' ability to provide abundantly and His concern for the physical needs of the people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>Although not explicitly mentioned in this verse, they are present and play a role in distributing the food, learning from Jesus' example of service and faith.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_region_of_the_decapolis.htm">The Region of the Decapolis</a></b><br>The broader context of this event takes place in the region of the Decapolis, a group of ten cities with a significant Gentile population, indicating the inclusive nature of Jesus' ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/jesus'_compassion_and_provision.htm">Jesus' Compassion and Provision</a></b><br>Jesus is deeply concerned with both the spiritual and physical needs of people. We are called to emulate His compassion by caring for others holistically.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_abundance.htm">Faith in God's Abundance</a></b><br>The miracle demonstrates that God can provide abundantly even from limited resources. We should trust in God's provision and not be anxious about our needs.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_disciples.htm">The Role of the Disciples</a></b><br>The disciples are active participants in Jesus' ministry. As followers of Christ, we are called to serve and be instruments of His provision to others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_the_gospel.htm">Inclusivity of the Gospel</a></b><br>The setting in the Decapolis suggests the inclusivity of Jesus' message. The Gospel is for all people, regardless of background or ethnicity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_were_4,000_fed_with_few_loaves_fish.htm">In Mark 8:1-9, how can 4,000 people be fed with just a few loaves and fish without violating natural laws?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_disciples_still_doubt_jesus'_power.htm">In Mark 8:14-21, why do the disciples still misunderstand Jesus' power after already witnessing miracles?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_jesus_allow_disciples_a_staff.htm">Did Jesus allow his disciples to keep a staff on their journey? Yes (Mark 6:8) No (Matthew 10:9; Luke 9:3)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_jesus_refuse_a_sign_in_mark_8_11-12.htm">In Mark 8:11-12, why does Jesus refuse to provide a sign from heaven after performing other miracles?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/8-9.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">And</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">about</span><br /><span class="grk">ὡς</span> <span class="translit">(hōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.</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">were [ fed ].</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">As soon as</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">[Jesus] had dismissed</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀπέλυσεν</span> <span class="translit">(apelysen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_630.htm">Strong's 630: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the crowd],</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτούς</span> <span class="translit">(autous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/8-9.htm">Mark 8:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/mark/8-9.htm">Mark 8:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/mark/8-9.htm">Mark 8:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/mark/8-9.htm">Mark 8:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/mark/8-9.htm">Mark 8:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/8-9.htm">Mark 8:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/8-9.htm">Mark 8:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/8-9.htm">Mark 8:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/mark/8-9.htm">Mark 8:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/mark/8-9.htm">Mark 8:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/mark/8-9.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 8:9 Those who had eaten were about four (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/8-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 8:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 8:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/8-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 8:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 8:10" /></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>