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They have been here with me for three days, and they have nothing left to eat. <a href="/esv/mark/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> “I have compassion on the crowd, because they have been with me now three days and have nothing to eat. <a href="/bsb/mark/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat. <a href="/blb/mark/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "I am moved with compassion upon the crowd, because they continue with Me three days already, and have nothing that they might eat. <a href="/kjv/mark/8.htm">King James Bible</a> I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat: <a href="/nkjv/mark/8.htm">New King James Version</a> “I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to eat. <a href="/nasb_/mark/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “I feel compassion for the people because they have remained with Me for three days already and have nothing to eat. <a href="/nasb/mark/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220I feel compassion for the people because they have remained with Me now three days and have nothing to eat. <a href="/nasb77/mark/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “I feel compassion for the multitude because they have remained with Me now three days, and have nothing to eat; <a href="/lsb/mark/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “I feel compassion for the crowd because they have remained with Me now three days and have nothing to eat. <a href="/amp/mark/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “I feel compassion for the crowd; they have been with Me now for three days and have nothing [left] to eat. <a href="/csb/mark/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “I have compassion on the crowd, because they’ve already stayed with me three days and have nothing to eat. <a href="/hcsb/mark/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220I have compassion on the crowd, because they&#8217ve already stayed with Me three days and have nothing to eat. <a href="/asv/mark/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: <a href="/cev/mark/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "I feel sorry for these people. They have been with me for three days, and they don't have anything to eat. <a href="/erv/mark/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: <a href="/gwt/mark/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "I feel sorry for the people. They have been with me three days now and have nothing to eat. <a href="/gnt/mark/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> "I feel sorry for these people, because they have been with me for three days and now have nothing to eat. <a href="/isv/mark/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> "I have compassion for the crowd, because they've already been with me for three days and have nothing to eat. <a href="/msb/mark/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat. <a href="/net/mark/8.htm">NET Bible</a> "I have compassion on the crowd, because they have already been here with me three days, and they have nothing to eat. <a href="/nheb/mark/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "I have compassion on the crowd, because they have stayed with me now three days, and have nothing to eat. <a href="/wbt/mark/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat: <a href="/wey/mark/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "My heart yearns over the people," He said; "for this is now the third day they have remained with me, and they have nothing to eat. <a href="/web/mark/8.htm">World English Bible</a> “I have compassion on the multitude, because they have stayed with me now three days and have nothing to eat. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> “I have compassion on the multitude, because now three days they continue with Me, and they have not what they may eat; <a href="/blb/mark/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "I am moved with compassion upon the crowd, because they continue with Me three days already, and have nothing that they might eat. <a href="/ylt/mark/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'I have compassion upon the multitude, because now three days they do continue with me, and they have not what they may eat; <a href="/slt/mark/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> I feel compassion for the crowd, for already they remain three days with me, and have nothing they might eat:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> I have compassion on the multitude, for behold they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat. <a href="/cpdv/mark/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> “I have compassion for the multitude, because, behold, they have persevered with me now for three days, and they do not have anything to eat. <a href="/nabre/mark/8.htm">New American Bible</a> “My heart is moved with pity for the crowd, because they have been with me now for three days and have nothing to eat. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “I have compassion for the crowd, because they have been with me now for three days and have nothing to eat.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> I have pity for this people, for they have remained with me three days, and they have nothing to eat; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “I have pity on this crowd, for behold, they have continued with me three days and there is nothing for them to eat.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> I have compassion on the multitude, because they have continued with me now three days, and have nothing to eat. <a href="/godbey/mark/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>I sympathize with the multitude because three days already abide unto me, and they have nothing which they may eat.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> I have compassion on the multitude, for they have stayed with me already three days, and have nothing to eat: <a href="/mace/mark/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I am concern'd for this people, they have been with me now three days without having had any thing to eat. <a href="/wey/mark/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "My heart yearns over the people," He said; "for this is now the third day they have remained with me, and they have nothing to eat. <a href="/worrell/mark/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with Me now three days, and have nothing to eat;<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>and saith unto them, I have compassion on the multitude, for they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat:<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/8-2.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/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=2378" 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/mark/8.htm">The Feeding of the Four Thousand</a> 1In those days the crowd once again became very large, and they had nothing to eat. Jesus called the disciples to Him and said, 2<a href="/greek/4697.htm" title="4697: Splanchnizomai (V-PIM/P-1S) -- To feel compassion, have pity on, be moved. ">“I have compassion</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">this</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlon (N-AMS) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowd,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">because</a> <a href="/greek/4357.htm" title="4357: prosmenousin (V-PIA-3P) -- From pros and meno; to stay further, i.e. Remain in a place, with a person; figuratively, to adhere to, persevere in.">they have already been</a> <a href="/greek/2235.htm" title="2235: ēdē (Adv) -- Already; now at length, now after all this waiting. Apparently from e and de; even now."></a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">with Me</a> <a href="/greek/5140.htm" title="5140: treis (Adj-NFP) -- Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; three.">three</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmerai (N-NFP) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">days</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echousin (V-PIA-3P) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">have</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">nothing</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what."></a> <a href="/greek/5315.htm" title="5315: phagōsin (V-ASA-3P) -- A primary verb; to eat.">to eat.</a> 3If I send them home hungry, they will faint along the way. For some of them have come a great distance.”…<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/15-32.htm">Matthew 15:32</a> Then Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “I have compassion for this crowd, because they have already been with Me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may faint along the way.” <a href="/matthew/9-36.htm">Matthew 9:36</a> When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. <a href="/matthew/14-14.htm">Matthew 14:14</a> When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick. <a href="/luke/9-11.htm">Luke 9:11</a> But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing. <a href="/john/6-5.htm">John 6:5-6</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. <a href="/matthew/20-34.htm">Matthew 20:34</a> Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes, and at once they received their sight and followed Him. <a href="/luke/7-13.htm">Luke 7:13</a> When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.” <a href="/john/11-33.htm">John 11:33-35</a> When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, He was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. / “Where have you put him?” He asked. “Come and see, Lord,” they answered. / Jesus wept. <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a> For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ... <a href="/luke/10-33.htm">Luke 10:33-34</a> But a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, and when he saw him, he had compassion. / He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. <a href="/exodus/16-3.htm">Exodus 16:3-4</a> “If only we had died by the LORD’s hand in the land of Egypt!” they said. “There we sat by pots of meat and ate our fill of bread, but you have brought us into this desert to starve this whole assembly to death!” / 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. <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="/psalms/78-24.htm">Psalm 78:24-25</a> He rained down manna for them to eat; He gave them grain from heaven. / Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance. <a href="/psalms/145-15.htm">Psalm 145:15-16</a> The eyes of all look to You, and You give them their food in season. / You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. <a href="/isaiah/49-10.htm">Isaiah 49:10</a> They will not hunger or thirst, nor will scorching heat or sun beat down on them. For He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat:compassion.<a href="/mark/1-41.htm">Mark 1:41</a> And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean.<a href="/mark/5-19.htm">Mark 5:19</a> Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.<a href="/mark/6-34.htm">Mark 6:34</a> And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.and have.<a href="/matthew/4-2.htm">Matthew 4:2-4</a> And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred… <a href="/matthew/6-32.htm">Matthew 6:32,33</a> (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things… <a href="/john/4-6.htm">John 4:6-8,30-34</a> Now Jacob's well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/6-35.htm">Already</a> <a href="/mark/6-34.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/mark/3-25.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/mark/8-1.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/mark/8-1.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/zechariah/1-15.htm">Feel</a> <a href="/mark/8-1.htm">Food</a> <a href="/mark/7-21.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/mark/8-1.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/mark/6-34.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/matthew/27-64.htm">Third</a> <a href="/matthew/27-63.htm">Three</a> <a href="/matthew/15-32.htm">Yearns</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/9-1.htm">Already</a> <a href="/mark/9-22.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/luke/13-31.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/mark/8-4.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/mark/8-8.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/mark/10-41.htm">Feel</a> <a href="/mark/8-3.htm">Food</a> <a href="/mark/8-17.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/mark/8-6.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/mark/9-22.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/mark/9-31.htm">Third</a> <a href="/mark/8-31.htm">Three</a> <a href="/james/4-5.htm">Yearns</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 8</div>1. <a href="/mark/8-1.htm">Jesus feeds the people miraculously;</a> 10. <a href="/mark/8-10.htm">refuses to give a sign to the Pharisees;</a> 14. <a href="/mark/8-14.htm">admonishes his disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod;</a> 22. <a href="/mark/8-22.htm">gives a blind man his sight;</a> 27. <a href="/mark/8-27.htm">acknowledges that he is the Jesus who should suffer and rise again;</a> 34. <a href="/mark/8-34.htm">and exhorts to patience in persecution for the profession of the gospel.</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/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>I have compassion for this crowd The Greek word for "compassion" here is "splagchnizomai," which conveys a deep, visceral feeling of empathy and mercy. This reflects Jesus' consistent character throughout the Gospels, where He often responds to human need with compassion (e.g., <a href="/matthew/9-36.htm">Matthew 9:36, 14</a>:14). This compassion is not just emotional but leads to action, demonstrating the love and care of God for His people. It also fulfills the prophetic expectation of a Messiah who would shepherd His people with care (<a href="/ezekiel/34-11.htm">Ezekiel 34:11-16</a>).because they have already been with Me three days The mention of "three days" is significant, as it indicates the dedication and spiritual hunger of the crowd. In biblical numerology, the number three often signifies completeness or divine perfection, seen in the resurrection of Jesus on the third day (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-4.htm">1 Corinthians 15:4</a>). This period also suggests a testing of faith and endurance, reminiscent of Israel's wilderness journey, where God provided for their needs (<a href="/exodus/16-35.htm">Exodus 16:35</a>).and have nothing to eat This phrase highlights the physical needs of the crowd, emphasizing the human condition of dependency and the necessity of divine provision. It mirrors the Israelites' experience in the wilderness, where God provided manna (<a href="/exodus/16-4.htm">Exodus 16:4</a>). Jesus, as the Bread of Life (<a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a>), foreshadows His role in providing spiritual sustenance. This situation sets the stage for the miracle of feeding the multitude, demonstrating Jesus' power over creation and His ability to meet both physical and spiritual needs.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, demonstrating His compassion and divine provision. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> A large group of people who have been following Jesus for three days, eager to hear His teachings despite their physical needs. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a> The setting of this event, highlighting the isolation and lack of resources available to the crowd.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/compassion_of_christ.htm">Compassion of Christ</a> Jesus' compassion is not just an emotional response but leads to action. We are called to emulate this compassion in our own lives by being attentive to the needs of others and taking steps to help. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_hunger_vs._physical_hunger.htm">Spiritual Hunger vs. Physical Hunger</a> The crowd's willingness to go without food for three days to hear Jesus speaks to the importance of spiritual nourishment. We should prioritize our spiritual growth and relationship with God, even when it requires sacrifice. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_divine_provision.htm">Trust in Divine Provision</a> Just as Jesus provided for the crowd, we can trust that God will meet our needs. This trust should lead us to live with confidence and generosity, knowing that God is our provider. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a> The crowd gathered together to hear Jesus, showing the value of community in our spiritual journey. We should seek to be part of a community that encourages and supports our faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 8</a> <a href="/q/day_26_insights_on_spiritual_growth.htm">What events define the Triumphal Entry in Volume 23?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_jesus_calm_the_storm.htm">How does Jesus calm the storm in the Bible?</a> <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> <a href="/q/does_2_cor_8_9_contradict_jesus'_wealth.htm">In 2 Corinthians 8:9, is the depiction of Jesus as 'poor' contradictory to other Gospel accounts portraying Him as well-provided for by followers?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/mark/8-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“I have compassion Σπλαγχνίζομαι (Splanchnizomai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4697.htm">Strong's 4697: </a> To feel compassion, have pity on, be moved. for ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. [these] τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. people, ὄχλον (ochlon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. they have already been προσμένουσίν (prosmenousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4357.htm">Strong's 4357: </a> From pros and meno; to stay further, i.e. Remain in a place, with a person; figuratively, to adhere to, persevere in. with Me μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. three τρεῖς (treis) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5140.htm">Strong's 5140: </a> Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; 'three'. days ἡμέραι (hēmerai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. have ἔχουσιν (echousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. nothing οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. to eat. φάγωσιν (phagōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A primary verb; to eat. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/8-2.htm">Mark 8:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/8-2.htm">Mark 8:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/8-2.htm">Mark 8:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/8-2.htm">Mark 8:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/8-2.htm">Mark 8:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/8-2.htm">Mark 8:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/8-2.htm">Mark 8:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/8-2.htm">Mark 8:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/8-2.htm">Mark 8:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/8-2.htm">Mark 8:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/8-2.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 8:2 I have compassion on the multitude because (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/8-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 8:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 8:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/8-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 8:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 8:3" /></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>