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But what good is that with this huge crowd?” <a href="/esv/john/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> “There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are they for so many?” <a href="/bsb/john/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Here is a boy with five barley loaves and two small fish. But what difference will these make among so many?” <a href="/blb/john/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "Here is a little boy who has five barley loaves and two small fish, but what are these for so many?" <a href="/kjv/john/6.htm">King James Bible</a> There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many? <a href="/nkjv/john/6.htm">New King James Version</a> “There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two small fish, but what are they among so many?” <a href="/nasb_/john/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what are these for so many people?” <a href="/nasb/john/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these for so many people?&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/john/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these for so many people?” <a href="/lsb/john/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these for so many people?” <a href="/amp/john/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “There is a little boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what are these for so many people?” <a href="/csb/john/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “There’s a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish—but what are they for so many? ” <a href="/hcsb/john/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> There&#8217s a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish—but what are they for so many?&#8221 <a href="/asv/john/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> There is a lad here, who hath five barley loaves, and two fishes: but what are these among so many? <a href="/cev/john/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "There is a boy here who has five small loaves of barley bread and two fish. But what good is that with all these people?" <a href="/erv/john/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two fishes: but what are these among so many? <a href="/gwt/john/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "A boy who has five loaves of barley bread and two small fish is here. But they won't go very far for so many people." <a href="/gnt/john/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> "There is a boy here who has five loaves of barley bread and two fish. But they will certainly not be enough for all these people." <a href="/isv/john/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> "There's a little boy here who has five barley loaves and two small fish. But what are these among so many people?" <a href="/msb/john/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Here is a boy with five barley loaves and two small fish. But what difference will these make among so many?? <a href="/net/john/6.htm">NET Bible</a> "Here is a boy who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what good are these for so many people?" <a href="/nheb/john/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these among so many?" <a href="/wbt/john/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> There is a lad here, who hath five barley-loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many? <a href="/wey/john/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "There is a boy here with five barley loaves and a couple of fish: but what is that among so many?" <a href="/web/john/6.htm">World English Bible</a> “There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these among so many?” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> “There is one little boy here who has five barley loaves and two fishes, but these—what are they to so many?” <a href="/blb/john/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "Here is a little boy who has five barley loaves and two small fish, but what are these for so many?" <a href="/ylt/john/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'There is one little lad here who hath five barley loaves, and two fishes, but these -- what are they to so many?' <a href="/slt/john/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> There is one little boy here, who has five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are these among so many?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> There is a boy here that hath five barley loaves, and two fishes; but what are these among so many? <a href="/cpdv/john/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> “There is a certain boy here, who has five barley loaves and two fish. But what are these among so many?” <a href="/nabre/john/6.htm">New American Bible</a> “There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what good are these for so many?” <a href="/nrsvce/john/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they among so many people?”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> There is a boy here, who has with him five barley loaves and two fishes; but what are these for all of them? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “There is a boy here who has five loaves of barley bread and two fish with him; but what are they to all of these?”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> There is a lad here that has five barley loaves, and two little fishes; but what are these among so many? <a href="/godbey/john/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fishes: but what are these among so many? <a href="/haweis/john/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> There is a little lad here, who hath five barley-loaves, and two small fishes: but these, what are they among so many? <a href="/mace/john/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> there is a lad here, who hath five barley-loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many? <a href="/wey/john/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "There is a boy here with five barley loaves and a couple of fish: but what is that among so many?" <a href="/worrell/john/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> "There is a lad here, who has five barley loaves and two small fishes; but what are these among so many?" <a href="/worsley/john/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> saith unto Him, There is a lad here, that hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes; but what are they among so many? <a href="/parallel/john/6-9.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/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=1770" 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/john/6.htm">The Feeding of the Five Thousand</a> …8One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to Him, 9<a href="/greek/5602.htm" title="5602: hōde (Adv) -- From an adverb form of hode; in this same spot, i.e. Here or hither.">“Here</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: Estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3808.htm" title="3808: paidarion (N-NNS) -- A little boy, lad. Neuter of a presumed derivative of pais; a little boy.">a boy</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echei (V-PIA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">with</a> <a href="/greek/4002.htm" title="4002: pente (Adj-AMP) -- Five. A primary number; five.">five</a> <a href="/greek/2916.htm" title="2916: krithinous (Adj-AMP) -- Made of barley. From krithe; consisting of barley.">barley</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/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1417.htm" title="1417: dyo (Adj-ANP) -- Two. A primary numeral; two.">two</a> <a href="/greek/3795.htm" title="3795: opsaria (N-ANP) -- A little fish. Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of optos; a relish to other food, i.e., fish.">small fish.</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">But</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: ti (IPro-NNS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">what difference</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-NNP) -- This; he, she, it. ">will these make</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">among</a> <a href="/greek/5118.htm" title="5118: tosoutous (DPro-AMP) -- So great, so large, so long, so many. From tosos and houtos; so vast as this, i.e. Such.">so many?”</a> 10“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.…<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="/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="/matthew/14-17.htm">Matthew 14:17-21</a> “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. ... <a href="/mark/6-38.htm">Mark 6:38-44</a> “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. ... <a href="/luke/9-13.htm">Luke 9:13-17</a> 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.” / They did so, and everyone was seated. ... <a href="/john/2-1.htm">John 2:1-11</a> On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, / and Jesus and His disciples had also been invited to the wedding. / When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.” ... <a href="/john/21-9.htm">John 21:9-13</a> When they landed, they saw a charcoal fire there with fish on it, and some bread. / Jesus told them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.” / So Simon Peter went aboard and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many, the net was not torn. ... <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/11-7.htm">Numbers 11:7-9</a> 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. <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="/matthew/15-34.htm">Matthew 15:34-38</a> “How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied, “and a few small fish.” / 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. ... <a href="/mark/8-5.htm">Mark 8:5-9</a> “How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied. / 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. ... <a href="/luke/18-27.htm">Luke 18:27</a> But Jesus said, “What is impossible with man is possible with God.” <a href="/john/1-45.htm">John 1:45-46</a> Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” / “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip. <a href="/john/4-46.htm">John 4:46-54</a> So once again He came to Cana in Galilee, where He had turned the water into wine. And there was a royal official whose son lay sick at Capernaum. / When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went and begged Him to come down and heal his son, who was about to die. / Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.” ... <a href="/john/11-43.htm">John 11:43-44</a> After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” / The man who had been dead came out with his hands and feet bound in strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth. “Unwrap him and let him go,” Jesus told them.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>There is a lad here, which has five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?which.<a href="/matthew/14-17.htm">Matthew 14:17</a> And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes.<a href="/matthew/16-9.htm">Matthew 16:9</a> Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?<a href="/mark/6-38.htm">Mark 6:38</a> He saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? go and see. And when they knew, they say, Five, and two fishes.barley.<a href="/deuteronomy/8-8.htm">Deuteronomy 8:8</a> A land of wheat, and barley, and vines, and fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of oil olive, and honey;<a href="/deuteronomy/32-14.htm">Deuteronomy 32:14</a> Butter of kine, and milk of sheep, with fat of lambs, and rams of the breed of Bashan, and goats, with the fat of kidneys of wheat; and thou didst drink the pure blood of the grape.<a href="/1_kings/4-28.htm">1 Kings 4:28</a> Barley also and straw for the horses and dromedaries brought they unto the place where the officers were, every man according to his charge.but.<a href="/john/6-7.htm">John 6:7</a> Philip answered him, Two hundred pennyworth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may take a little.<a href="/john/11-21.htm">John 11:21,32</a> Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died… <a href="/2_kings/4-42.htm">2 Kings 4:42-44</a> And there came a man from Baalshalisha, and brought the man of God bread of the firstfruits, twenty loaves of barley, and full ears of corn in the husk thereof. And he said, Give unto the people, that they may eat… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/joel/1-11.htm">Barley</a> <a href="/john/6-13.htm">Barley-Loaves</a> <a href="/john/4-51.htm">Boy</a> <a href="/luke/11-5.htm">Cakes</a> <a href="/luke/9-13.htm">Couple</a> <a href="/john/6-1.htm">Far</a> <a href="/luke/24-42.htm">Fish</a> <a href="/luke/9-16.htm">Fishes</a> <a href="/john/5-2.htm">Five</a> <a href="/luke/11-8.htm">Loaves</a> <a href="/john/2-15.htm">Small</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/6-13.htm">Barley</a> <a href="/john/6-13.htm">Barley-Loaves</a> <a href="/john/7-22.htm">Boy</a> <a href="/john/6-11.htm">Cakes</a> <a href="/exodus/26-6.htm">Couple</a> <a href="/john/12-36.htm">Far</a> <a href="/john/6-11.htm">Fish</a> <a href="/john/6-11.htm">Fishes</a> <a href="/john/6-10.htm">Five</a> <a href="/john/6-11.htm">Loaves</a> <a href="/john/6-11.htm">Small</a><div class="vheading2">John 6</div>1. <a href="/john/6-1.htm">Jesus feeds five thousand men with five loaves and two fishes.</a> 15. <a href="/john/6-15.htm">Thereupon the people would have made him king;</a> 16. <a href="/john/6-16.htm">but withdrawing himself, he walks on the sea to his disciples;</a> 26. <a href="/john/6-26.htm">reproves the people flocking after him, and all the fleshly hearers of his word;</a> 32. <a href="/john/6-32.htm">declares himself to be the bread of life to believers.</a> 66. <a href="/john/6-66.htm">Many disciples depart from him.</a> 68. <a href="/john/6-68.htm">Peter confesses him.</a> 70. <a href="/john/6-70.htm">Judas is a devil.</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/john/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Here is a boy The mention of a boy highlights the unexpected source of provision. In biblical times, children were not typically seen as significant contributors in society. This detail emphasizes God's ability to use the seemingly insignificant to accomplish His purposes, reflecting the theme of God choosing the humble and lowly (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27</a>).with five barley loaves Barley was considered a staple food for the poor, indicating the modest means of the boy. Barley loaves were common in the region of Galilee, where this event took place. This detail connects to the Old Testament, where barley is often associated with offerings and sustenance (<a href="/judges/7-13.htm">Judges 7:13</a>, <a href="/2_kings/4-42.htm">2 Kings 4:42-44</a>), foreshadowing the miraculous provision to come.and two small fish The fish, likely dried or pickled, were a common food for those living near the Sea of Galilee. This simple meal underscores the miracle's magnitude, as such a small amount of food would be insufficient for a large crowd. The fish symbolize the natural resources available, which Jesus will multiply, demonstrating His authority over creation.But what difference will these make among so many? This question, posed by Andrew, reflects human doubt and the limitations of human understanding. It sets the stage for Jesus to demonstrate His divine power and foreshadows the miraculous feeding of the five thousand. This phrase invites readers to consider the contrast between human insufficiency and divine abundance, a recurring theme in Scripture (<a href="/2_kings/4-43.htm">2 Kings 4:43-44</a>, <a href="/matthew/19-26.htm">Matthew 19:26</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_boy.htm">The Boy</a> A young, unnamed boy who offers his small meal of five barley loaves and two fish. His willingness to give what little he has becomes a catalyst for a miracle. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the event, who performs the miracle of feeding the 5,000. His actions demonstrate His divine power and compassion. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who are present during the event. They express doubt about the sufficiency of the boy's offering, highlighting human limitations. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> A large group of people, numbering about 5,000 men, not including women and children, who are fed by Jesus through the miracle. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_location.htm">The Location</a> The event takes place near the Sea of Galilee, a significant setting for many of Jesus' teachings and miracles.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_small_offerings.htm">The Power of Small Offerings</a> God can use even the smallest offerings to accomplish great things. The boy's willingness to share his meal demonstrates that no gift is too small when given to God. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_provision.htm">Faith in God's Provision</a> The disciples' initial doubt contrasts with Jesus' assurance and action. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's ability to provide, even when circumstances seem impossible. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_obedience.htm">The Role of Obedience</a> The boy's simple act of obedience in offering his meal is a reminder that God often works through our willingness to act in faith. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_as_the_bread_of_life.htm">Jesus as the Bread of Life</a> This miracle foreshadows Jesus' teaching that He is the Bread of Life, providing spiritual nourishment and eternal life to those who believe in Him. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_sharing.htm">Community and Sharing</a> The event underscores the importance of community and sharing resources, reflecting the early Christian practice of communal living and support.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 6</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_twelve_apostles_of_jesus.htm">Who were the Twelve Apostles of Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/how_impactful_is_a_small_contribution.htm">How significant is one small contribution in a large context?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_essence_of_faith_and_unity.htm">Will a little child lead them?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'i_am_the_bread_of_life'_mean.htm">What did Jesus mean by "I am the Bread of Life"?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) Again the account of the eye-witness is the more full and life-like. All tell of the five loaves and two fishes. John knows that they are barley loaves--the ordinary black bread of the Galilean peasant; and that the loaves and fishes are not the property of the disciples, but of a lad or slave who has followed the crowd, in the hope, it may be, of finding a purchaser for them.The word for "lad" is a diminutive occurring only here (not in the best text of <a href="/matthew/11-16.htm" title="But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like to children sitting in the markets, and calling to their fellows,">Matthew 11:16</a>), and in many MSS. is accompanied by "one." The word may mean a servant, but it more probably means a child. One lad! What could he bear for so many?Two small fishes.--Better, two fishes. This word, too, is rightly regarded as a diminutive, but it is not a diminutive of "fish." The original root means to boil; thus the substantive is used, as in Homer, of boiled meat, and then of anything eaten as a relish with bread, and specially of fish. This diminutive is used in the New Testament only here and in <a href="/john/6-11.htm" title="And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.">John 6:11</a>, and in <a href="/context/john/21-9.htm" title="As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.">John 21:9-10</a>; <a href="/john/21-13.htm" title="Jesus then comes, and takes bread, and gives them, and fish likewise.">John 21:13</a>. A comparison of the passages will make it clear that St. John means by the word the ordinary relish of fish, which formed, with bread, the staple food of the people.The whole force of Andrew's remark, with its diminutive words, rests upon the smallness of their power to help, while Philip had dwelt on the greatness of the need. . . . <a href="/commentaries/john/6-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“Here ὧδε (hōde) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5602.htm">Strong's 5602: </a> From an adverb form of hode; in this same spot, i.e. Here or hither. is Ἔστιν (Estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <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. a boy παιδάριον (paidarion) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> A little boy, lad. Neuter of a presumed derivative of pais; a little boy. [with] ἔχει (echei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <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. five πέντε (pente) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4002.htm">Strong's 4002: </a> Five. A primary number; 'five'. barley κριθίνους (krithinous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2916.htm">Strong's 2916: </a> Made of barley. From krithe; consisting of barley. loaves ἄρτους (artous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_740.htm">Strong's 740: </a> Bread, a loaf, food. From airo; bread or a loaf. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. two δύο (dyo) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1417.htm">Strong's 1417: </a> Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. small fish. ὀψάρια (opsaria) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3795.htm">Strong's 3795: </a> A little fish. Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of optos; a relish to other food, i.e., fish. But ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. what [ difference ] τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. will these make ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. among εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. so many?” τοσούτους (tosoutous) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5118.htm">Strong's 5118: </a> So great, so large, so long, so many. 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