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But he said to his disciples, &#8220Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/luke/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> For there were about 5,000 men there. Jesus replied, “Tell them to sit down in groups of about fifty each.” <a href="/esv/luke/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> For there were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” <a href="/bsb/luke/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> (There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For they were about five thousand men. And He said to His disciples, "Make them sit down in groups of about fifty." <a href="/kjv/luke/9.htm">King James Bible</a> For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company. <a href="/nkjv/luke/9.htm">New King James Version</a> For there were about five thousand men. Then He said to His disciples, “Make them sit down in groups of fifty.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> (For there were about five thousand men.) But He said to His disciples, “Have them recline to eat in groups of about fifty each.” <a href="/nasb/luke/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> (For there were about five thousand men.) And He said to His disciples, &#8220Have them sit down to eat in groups of about fifty each.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> (For there were about five thousand men.) And He said to His disciples, “Have them recline to eat in groups of about fifty each.” <a href="/lsb/luke/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> (For there were about five thousand men.) And He said to His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” <a href="/amp/luke/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> (For there were about 5,000 men.) And He said to His disciples, “Have them sit down to eat in groups of about fifty each.” <a href="/csb/luke/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> (For about five thousand men were there.) Then he told his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> (For about 5,000 men were there.) Then He told His disciples, &#8220Have them sit down in groups of about 50 each.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> For they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, Make them sit down in companies, about fifty each. <a href="/cev/luke/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> There were about 5,000 men in the crowd. Jesus said to his disciples, "Tell the people to sit in groups of 50." <a href="/erv/luke/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> For they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, Make them sit down in companies, about fifty each. <a href="/gwt/luke/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> (There were about five thousand men.) Then he told his disciples, "Have them sit in groups of about fifty." <a href="/gnt/luke/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> (There were about five thousand men there.) Jesus said to his disciples, "Make the people sit down in groups of about fifty each." <a href="/isv/luke/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now there were about 5,000 men. So he told his disciples, "Have them sit down in groups of about 50." <a href="/msb/luke/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> (There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, ?Have them sit down in groups of fifty each.? <a href="/net/luke/9.htm">NET Bible</a> (Now about five thousand men were there.) Then he said to his disciples, "Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each." <a href="/nheb/luke/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For they were about five thousand men. He said to his disciples, "Make them sit down in groups of about fifty each." <a href="/wbt/luke/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But He said to His disciples, "Make them sit down in parties of about fifty each." <a href="/web/luke/9.htm">World English Bible</a> For they were about five thousand men. He said to his disciples, “Make them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for they were about five thousand men. And He said to His disciples, “Cause them to recline in companies, in each fifty”; <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For they were about five thousand men. And He said to His disciples, "Make them sit down in groups of about fifty." <a href="/ylt/luke/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, 'Cause them to recline in companies, in each fifty;' <a href="/slt/luke/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For they were about five thou sand men. And he said to his disciples, Place them reclining by fifty in a place for reposing.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now there were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples: Make them sit down by fifties in a company. <a href="/cpdv/luke/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now there were about five thousand men. So he said to his disciples, “Have them recline to eat in groups of fifty.” <a href="/nabre/luke/9.htm">New American Bible</a> Now the men there numbered about five thousand. Then he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of [about] fifty.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For there were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, “Make them sit down in groups of about fifty each.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For there were about five thousand men. Jesus said to them, Make them sit down in groups, fifty men in each group. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For there were about five thousand men, and Yeshua said, “Make them recline by groups of fifty men in a group.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For there were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples: Make them recline in companies of fifty. <a href="/godbey/luke/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For the men were about five thousand. And He said to His disciples, <FR>Have them sit down in companies, about fifty.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> for there were about five thousand men. Then said he to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties each in companies. <a href="/mace/luke/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for they were about five thousand, but Jesus said to his disciples, make them sit down by fifties in a company. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But He said to His disciples, "Make them sit down in parties of about fifty each." <a href="/worrell/luke/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He said to His disciples, <FR>"Make them recline in companies of about fifty each."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> for they were about five thousand men. And He said to his disciples, <FR>Make them sit down <Fr>in<FR> companies by fifty.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/9-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=3642" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/9.htm">The Feeding of the Five Thousand</a> …13But 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.” 14<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">(</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.">There were</a> <a href="/greek/5616.htm" title="5616: hōsei (Adv) -- As if, as it were, like; with numbers: about. From hos and ei; as if.">about</a> <a href="/greek/4000.htm" title="4000: pentakischilioi (Adj-NMP) -- Five thousand. From pentakis and chilioi; five times a thousand.">five 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/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: Eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">He told</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</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."></a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētas (N-AMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples,</a> <a href="/greek/2625.htm" title="2625: Kataklinate (V-AMA-2P) -- From kata and klino; to recline down, i.e. to take a place at table.">“Have them sit down</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."></a> <a href="/greek/303.htm" title="303: ana (Adv) -- A primary preposition and adverb; properly, up; but used severally, or at.">in</a> <a href="/greek/2828.htm" title="2828: klisias (N-AFP) -- From a derivative of klino; properly, reclination, i.e., a party at a meal.">groups</a> <a href="/greek/5616.htm" title="5616: hōsei (Adv) -- As if, as it were, like; with numbers: about. From hos and ei; as if.">of about</a> <a href="/greek/4004.htm" title="4004: pentēkonta (Adj-AMP) -- Fifty. Multiplicative of pente; fifty.">fifty each.” </a> 15They did so, and everyone was seated.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/14-19.htm">Matthew 14:19-21</a> 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. / They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. / About five thousand men were fed, besides women and children. <a href="/mark/6-39.htm">Mark 6:39-44</a> 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. / 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. ... <a href="/john/6-10.htm">John 6:10-13</a> “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. / And when everyone was full, He said to His disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over, so that nothing will be wasted.” ... <a href="/2_kings/4-42.htm">2 Kings 4:42-44</a> 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. <a href="/exodus/16-4.htm">Exodus 16:4-15</a> 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, ... <a href="/numbers/11-21.htm">Numbers 11:21-23</a> 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.” <a href="/matthew/15-35.htm">Matthew 15:35-38</a> And He instructed the crowd to sit down on the ground. / Taking the seven loaves and the fish, He gave thanks and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. / They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. ... <a href="/mark/8-6.htm">Mark 8:6-9</a> And He instructed the crowd to sit down on the ground. Then He took the seven loaves, gave thanks and broke them, and gave them to His disciples to set before the people. And they distributed them to the crowd. / They also had a few small fish, and Jesus blessed them and ordered that these be set before them as well. / The people ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. ... <a href="/john/6-5.htm">John 6:5-9</a> 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.” ... <a href="/1_kings/17-12.htm">1 Kings 17:12-16</a> But she replied, “As surely as the LORD your God lives, I have no bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little oil in a jug. Look, I am gathering a couple of sticks to take home and prepare a meal for myself and my son, so that we may eat it and die.” / “Do not be afraid,” Elijah said to her. “Go and do as you have said. But first make me a small cake of bread from what you have, and bring it out to me. Afterward, make some for yourself and your son, / for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be exhausted and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the LORD sends rain upon the face of the earth.’” ... <a href="/psalms/78-19.htm">Psalm 78:19-25</a> 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, ... <a href="/psalms/132-15.htm">Psalm 132:15</a> I will bless her with abundant provisions; I will satisfy her poor with bread. <a href="/isaiah/55-1.htm">Isaiah 55:1-2</a> “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. <a href="/jeremiah/31-14.htm">Jeremiah 31:14</a> I will fill the souls of the priests abundantly, and will fill My people with My goodness,” declares the LORD. <a href="/ezekiel/34-29.htm">Ezekiel 34:29</a> 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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.Make.<a href="/mark/6-39.htm">Mark 6:39,40</a> And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass… <a href="/mark/8-6.htm">Mark 8:6</a> And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the people.<a href="/1_corinthians/14-40.htm">1 Corinthians 14:40</a> Let all things be done decently and in order.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/8-47.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/mark/6-39.htm">Companies</a> <a href="/luke/6-22.htm">Company</a> <a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/luke/9-13.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/mark/6-40.htm">Fifties</a> <a href="/luke/7-42.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/luke/9-13.htm">Five</a> <a href="/matthew/21-36.htm">Group</a> <a href="/mark/6-40.htm">Groups</a> <a href="/mark/12-39.htm">Parties</a> <a href="/mark/6-39.htm">Recline</a> <a href="/luke/8-35.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/luke/7-32.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/mark/8-20.htm">Thousand</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/12-22.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/genesis/32-7.htm">Companies</a> <a href="/luke/9-38.htm">Company</a> <a href="/luke/9-15.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/luke/9-17.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/exodus/13-18.htm">Fifties</a> <a href="/luke/16-6.htm">Fifty</a> <a href="/luke/9-16.htm">Five</a> <a href="/luke/22-55.htm">Group</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Groups</a> <a href="/luke/12-52.htm">Parties</a> <a href="/luke/9-15.htm">Recline</a> <a href="/luke/9-15.htm">Seated</a> <a href="/luke/9-15.htm">Sit</a> <a href="/luke/14-31.htm">Thousand</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 9</div>1. <a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.</a> 7. <a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Herod desires to see Jesus.</a> 10. <a href="/luke/9-10.htm">The apostles return.</a> 12. <a href="/luke/9-12.htm">Jesus feeds five thousand;</a> 18. <a href="/luke/9-18.htm">inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion;</a> 23. <a href="/luke/9-23.htm">proposes to all the pattern of his patience.</a> 28. <a href="/luke/9-28.htm">The transfiguration.</a> 37. <a href="/luke/9-37.htm">He heals the lunatic;</a> 43. <a href="/luke/9-43.htm">again forewarns his disciples of his passion;</a> 46. <a href="/luke/9-46.htm">commends humility;</a> 51. <a href="/luke/9-51.htm">bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge.</a> 57. <a href="/luke/9-57.htm">Many would follow him, but upon conditions.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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/luke/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>(There were about five thousand men.) This phrase highlights the magnitude of the miracle about to occur. The count of "five thousand men" likely refers to the heads of families, suggesting the actual number of people, including women and children, could be much higher. This detail emphasizes the miraculous nature of the feeding, as such a large crowd would require a substantial amount of food. The setting is near Bethsaida, a town on the northeastern shore of the Sea of Galilee, which was a fertile area known for its agriculture. The large gathering reflects Jesus' growing popularity and the people's eagerness to hear His teachings and witness His miracles. This event is one of the few miracles recorded in all four Gospels, underscoring its significance in Jesus' ministry.He told His disciples, Jesus' instruction to His disciples demonstrates His role as a teacher and leader. The disciples are often portrayed as learners who are being prepared for their future roles in spreading the Gospel. This moment is a teaching opportunity for them, as they witness firsthand the power and provision of God through Jesus. It also foreshadows the disciples' future responsibilities in organizing and caring for the early Christian communities.“Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” The instruction to organize the crowd into groups of fifty serves several purposes. Practically, it facilitates the distribution of food, ensuring that everyone is served efficiently. This organization reflects the orderliness of God's creation and His provision. Biblically, the number fifty can symbolize deliverance or freedom, as seen in the Year of Jubilee (Leviticus 25), when debts were forgiven, and slaves were freed. This connection may suggest a deeper spiritual significance, pointing to the freedom and sustenance found in Christ. Additionally, this orderly arrangement mirrors the structure of the Israelites during their wilderness journey, where they were organized into groups for better management (<a href="/exodus/18-21.htm">Exodus 18:21</a>). This parallel may indicate Jesus as the new Moses, leading His people and providing for their needs.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, performing a miracle to feed a large crowd, demonstrating His divine authority and compassion. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who are instructed to organize the crowd, playing a role in the miracle by facilitating Jesus' instructions. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> Comprising about five thousand men, not including women and children, highlighting the magnitude of the miracle. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_setting.htm">The Setting</a> This event takes place in a remote area, emphasizing the logistical challenge of feeding such a large group without nearby resources. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_miracle_of_feeding.htm">The Miracle of Feeding</a> A significant event where Jesus multiplies five loaves and two fish to feed the multitude, showcasing His power over creation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_provision.htm">Divine Provision</a> Jesus meets both physical and spiritual needs, reminding us to trust in God's provision in all circumstances. <a href="/topical/o/order_and_organization.htm">Order and Organization</a> Jesus' instruction to have the crowd sit in groups teaches the importance of order and structure in ministry and life. <a href="/topical/p/participation_in_miracles.htm">Participation in Miracles</a> The disciples' role in distributing the food highlights how God involves us in His work, calling us to be active participants in His plans. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> The disciples' obedience despite the seemingly impossible task encourages us to act in faith, trusting in God's power. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_fellowship.htm">Community and Fellowship</a> The gathering of people in groups fosters a sense of community, reminding us of the importance of fellowship in the Christian life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 9</a> <a href="/q/key_teachings_events_in_luke.htm">What are the key teachings and events in Luke?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_the_tax_collector_jesus_called.htm">Jesus saw a man sitat the tax collectors office and called him to be his disciple. What was his name? Matthew (Matthew 9:9) Levi (Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27)</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_appear_to_12_or_11_disciples.htm">How many disciples did Jesus appear to after his resurrection: Twelve (1 Cor 15:5) or Eleven (Matt 27:3-5; Acts 1:9-26; Matt 28:16; Mark 16:14; Luke 24:9, 33)?</a> <a href="/q/insights_from_day_36_on_spiritual_growth.htm">What events define the 33 AD journey to the cross?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) Make them sit down.--Literally, recline, or lie down.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 14. - They were about five thousand men. St. Matthew adds, "besides women and children." The multitude generally had come from a considerable distance, we know; there would not be, comparatively speaking, many women and children among them. These were grouped together apart, and, of course, fed, but were not counted among the five thousand. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company. "Jesus has no sooner ascertained that there are five loaves and two fishes, than he is satisfied. He commands them to make the multitude sit down. Just as though he had said, 'I have what I want; the meal is ready; let them be seated!' But he takes care that his banquet shall be conducted with an order worthy of the God who gives it. Everything must be calm and solemn; it is a kind of Passover meal. By the help of the apostles, he seats his guests in rows of fifty each (St.. Matthew), or in double rows of fifty, by hundreds (Mark). This orderly arrangement allowed of the guests being easily counted. St. Mark describes in a dramatic manner the striking spectacle presented by these regularly formed companies, each consisting of two equal ranks, and all arranged upon the slope of the hill. The pastures at that time were in all their spring glory. SS. John and Mark both bring forward the beauty of this natural carpet. 'Much grass' (St. John); 'on the green grass' (St. Mark)" (Godet). St. Mark's vivid picturesque details show the observant eve-witness. The words rendered "in ranks" ("they sat down in ranks") literally mean they were like flower-beds set in the green grass. The bright-coloured Eastern robes of these men, as they sat in long rows, suggested the happy comparison. <a href="/commentaries/luke/9-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>( γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. There were ἦσαν (ēsan) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. about ὡσεὶ (hōsei) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5616.htm">Strong's 5616: </a> As if, as it were, like; with numbers: about. From hos and ei; as if. five thousand πεντακισχίλιοι (pentakischilioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4000.htm">Strong's 4000: </a> Five thousand. From pentakis and chilioi; five times a thousand. men.) ἄνδρες (andres) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. He told Εἶπεν (Eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. disciples, μαθητὰς (mathētas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. “Have them sit down Κατακλίνατε (Kataklinate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2625.htm">Strong's 2625: </a> From kata and klino; to recline down, i.e. to take a place at table. in ἀνὰ (ana) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_303.htm">Strong's 303: </a> A primary preposition and adverb; properly, up; but used severally, or at. groups κλισίας (klisias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2828.htm">Strong's 2828: </a> From a derivative of klino; properly, reclination, i.e., a party at a meal. of about ὡσεὶ (hōsei) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5616.htm">Strong's 5616: </a> As if, as it were, like; with numbers: about. From hos and ei; as if. fifty {each}.” πεντήκοντα (pentēkonta) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4004.htm">Strong's 4004: </a> Fifty. 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