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There is nothing to eat here in this remote place.” <a href="/esv/luke/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now the day began to wear away, and the twelve came and said to him, “Send the crowd away to go into the surrounding villages and countryside to find lodging and get provisions, for we are here in a desolate place.” <a href="/bsb/luke/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> As the day neared its end, the Twelve came to Jesus and said, “Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside for lodging and provisions. For we are in a desolate place here.” <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the day began to decline, and the Twelve having come, said to Him, "Dismiss the crowd, that having gone into the surrounding villages and countryside, they might lodge and might find provisions; for we are in a desolate place here." <a href="/kjv/luke/9.htm">King James Bible</a> And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place. <a href="/nkjv/luke/9.htm">New King James Version</a> When the day began to wear away, the twelve came and said to Him, “Send the multitude away, that they may go into the surrounding towns and country, and lodge and get provisions; for we are in a deserted place here.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now the day was ending, and the twelve came up and said to Him, “Dismiss the crowd, so that they may go into the surrounding villages and countryside and find lodging and get something to eat; because here, we are in a secluded place.” <a href="/nasb/luke/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now the day was ending, and the twelve came and said to Him, &#8220Send the crowd away, that they may go into the surrounding villages and countryside and find lodging and get something to eat; for here we are in a desolate place.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the day began to decline, and the twelve came and said to Him, “Send the multitude away, that they may go into the surrounding villages and countryside and find lodging and get something to eat; for here we are in a desolate place.” <a href="/lsb/luke/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now the day was ending, and the twelve came and said to Him, “Send the crowd away, that they may go into the surrounding villages and countryside and obtain lodging and find provisions, for here we are in a desolate place.” <a href="/amp/luke/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now the day was ending, and the twelve [disciples] came and said to Him, “Send the crowd away, so that they may go into the surrounding villages and countryside and find lodging, and get provisions; because here we are in an isolated place.” <a href="/csb/luke/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Late in the day, the Twelve approached and said to him, “Send the crowd away, so that they can go into the surrounding villages and countryside to find food and lodging, because we are in a deserted place here.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Late in the day, the Twelve approached and said to Him, &#8220Send the crowd away, so they can go into the surrounding villages and countryside to find food and lodging, because we are in a deserted place here.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the day began to wear away; and the twelve came, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages and country round about, and lodge, and get provisions: for we are here in a desert place. <a href="/cev/luke/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Late in the afternoon the twelve apostles came to Jesus and said, "Send the crowd to the villages and farms around here. They need to find a place to stay and something to eat. There is nothing in this place. It's like a desert!" <a href="/erv/luke/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the day began to wear away; and the twelve came, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place. <a href="/gwt/luke/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Toward the end of the day, the twelve apostles came to him. They said to him, "Send the crowd to the closest villages and farms so that they can find some food and a place to stay. No one lives around here." <a href="/gnt/luke/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> When the sun was beginning to set, the twelve disciples came to him and said, "Send the people away so that they can go to the villages and farms around here and find food and lodging, because this is a lonely place." <a href="/isv/luke/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> As the day was drawing to a close, the Twelve came to him and said, "Send the crowd away to the neighboring villages and farms so they can rest and get some food, because we are here in a deserted place." <a href="/msb/luke/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As the day neared its end, the Twelve came to Jesus and said, “Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside for lodging and provisions. For we are in a desolate place here.” <a href="/net/luke/9.htm">NET Bible</a> Now the day began to draw to a close, so the twelve came and said to Jesus, "Send the crowd away, so they can go into the surrounding villages and countryside and find lodging and food, because we are in an isolated place." <a href="/nheb/luke/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The day began to wear away; and the twelve came, and said to him, "Send the crowd away, that they may go into the surrounding villages and farms, and lodge, and get food, for we are here in a deserted place." <a href="/wbt/luke/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when the day began to decline, then came the twelve, and said to him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country around, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now when the day began to decline, the Twelve came to Him and said, "Send the people away, that they may go to the villages and farms round about and find lodging and a supply of food; because here we are in an uninhabited district." <a href="/web/luke/9.htm">World English Bible</a> The day began to wear away; and the twelve came and said to him, “Send the multitude away, that they may go into the surrounding villages and farms and lodge and get food, for we are here in a deserted place.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the day began to decline, and the Twelve having come near, said to Him, “Let away the multitude, that having gone into the surrounding villages and the fields, they may lodge and may find provision, because here we are in a desolate place.” <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the day began to decline, and the Twelve having come, said to Him, "Dismiss the crowd, that having gone into the surrounding villages and countryside, they might lodge and might find provisions; for we are in a desolate place here." <a href="/ylt/luke/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the day began to decline, and the twelve having come near, said to him, 'Let away the multitude, that having gone to the villages and the fields round about, they may lodge and may find provision, because here we are in a desert place.' <a href="/slt/luke/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the day began to decline: and the twelve having come near, said to him, Loose the crowd, that having departed into the towns round about and the fields, they might rest, and might find provisions; for here are we in a deserted place.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now the day began to decline. And the twelve came and said to him: Send away the multitude, that going into the towns and villages round about, they may lodge and get victuals; for we are here in a desert place. <a href="/cpdv/luke/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then the day began to decline. And drawing near, the twelve said to him: “Dismiss the crowds, so that, by going into the surrounding towns and villages, they may separate and find food. For we are here in a deserted place.” <a href="/nabre/luke/9.htm">New American Bible</a> As the day was drawing to a close, the Twelve approached him and said, “Dismiss the crowd so that they can go to the surrounding villages and farms and find lodging and provisions; for we are in a deserted place here.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The day was drawing to a close, and the twelve came to him and said, “Send the crowd away, so that they may go into the surrounding villages and countryside, to lodge and get provisions; for we are here in a deserted place.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when the day began to wane, his disciples came up and said to him, Dismiss the people, that they may go to the villages around us and to the farms, to lodge there, and find food for themselves; because we are in a lonely place. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But when the day began to decline, his disciples came and they were saying to him, “Dismiss the crowds that they go to the surrounding villages and hamlets to lodge in them and to find provisions for themselves, because we are in a deserted place.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the day began to decline; and the twelve came and said to him: Send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and the country round about, and lodge, and find food; for we are here in a desert place. <a href="/godbey/luke/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the day began to decline; and the twelve coming to Him, said, Send away the multitude, in order that having gone into the surrounding villages and countries, they may lodge, and find food: because we are here in a desert place. <a href="/haweis/luke/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now the day began to decline: and the twelve coming to him, said, Dismiss the multitude, that going away into the villages and farms round about, they may lodge and find provision; for here we are in a desert place. <a href="/mace/luke/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> As the day began to decline, the twelve came to him, and said, dismiss the multitude, that they may go to the nearest towns and villages for lodging and provisions: for here we are in a desart place. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now when the day began to decline, the Twelve came to Him and said, "Send the people away, that they may go to the villages and farms round about and find lodging and a supply of food; because here we are in an uninhabited district." <a href="/worrell/luke/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the day began to decline. And the twelve, coming near, said to Him, "Send away the multitudes; that, going into the villages and country round about, they may lodge and find food; because we are here in a desert place." <a href="/worsley/luke/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when the day began to decline, the twelve came and said to Him, Dismiss the people, that they may go into the villages and country-places round about, and bait, and get food: for here we are in a desert place. <a href="/parallel/luke/9-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=3615" 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> …11But 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. 12<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">As</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmera (N-NFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">day</a> <a href="/greek/756.htm" title="756: ērxato (V-AIM-3S) -- To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence."></a> <a href="/greek/2827.htm" title="2827: klinein (V-PNA) -- A primary verb; to slant or slope, i.e. Incline or recline.">neared its end,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1427.htm" title="1427: dōdeka (Adj-NMP) -- Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen.">Twelve</a> <a href="/greek/4334.htm" title="4334: proselthontes (V-APA-NMP) -- From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to.">came</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipan (V-AIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">and said,</a> <a href="/greek/630.htm" title="630: Apolyson (V-AMA-2S) -- From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.">“Dismiss</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.">the</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/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so</a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: poreuthentes (V-APP-NMP) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">they can go</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.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2945.htm" title="2945: kyklō (Adv) -- A circle, ring. As if dative case of kuklos; i.e. In a circle, i.e. all around.">surrounding</a> <a href="/greek/2968.htm" title="2968: kōmas (N-AFP) -- A village, country town. From keimai; a hamlet.">villages</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/68.htm" title="68: agrous (N-AMP) -- From ago; a field; genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e. Hamlet.">countryside</a> <a href="/greek/2647.htm" title="2647: katalysōsin (V-ASA-3P) -- From kata and luo; to loosen down, i.e. to demolish; specially to halt for the night.">for lodging</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2147.htm" title="2147: heurōsin (V-ASA-3P) -- A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find."></a> <a href="/greek/1979.htm" title="1979: episitismon (N-AMS) -- Provision, nourishment, food. From a compound of epi and a derivative of sitos; a provisioning, i.e. food.">provisions.</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: esmen (V-PIA-1P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">we are</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/2048.htm" title="2048: erēmō (Adj-DMS) -- Lonesome, i.e. waste.">a desolate</a> <a href="/greek/5117.htm" title="5117: topō (N-DMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard.">place</a> <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> 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.”…<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/14-15.htm">Matthew 14:15-21</a> When evening came, the disciples came to Him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is already late. Dismiss the crowds so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.” / “They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied. “You give them something to eat.” / “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. ... <a href="/mark/6-35.htm">Mark 6:35-44</a> By now the hour was already late. So the disciples came to Jesus and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is already late. / Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.” / But Jesus told them, “You give them something to eat.” They asked Him, “Should we go out and spend two hundred denarii to give all of them bread to eat?” ... <a href="/john/6-5.htm">John 6:5-13</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="/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/11-13.htm">Numbers 11:13-23</a> Where can I get meat for all these people? For they keep crying out to me, ‘Give us meat to eat!’ / I cannot carry all these people by myself; it is too burdensome for me. / If this is how You are going to treat me, please kill me right now—if I have found favor in Your eyes—and let me not see my own wretchedness.” ... <a href="/matthew/15-32.htm">Matthew 15:32-38</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.” / The disciples replied, “Where in this desolate place could we find enough bread to feed such a large crowd?” / “How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied, “and a few small fish.” ... <a href="/mark/8-1.htm">Mark 8:1-9</a> In those days the crowd once again became very large, and they had nothing to eat. Jesus called the 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. / If I send them home hungry, they will faint along the way. For some of them have come a great distance.” ... <a href="/john/6-1.htm">John 6:1-4</a> After this, Jesus crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias). / A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick. / Then Jesus went up on the mountain and sat down with His disciples. ... <a href="/john/6-14.htm">John 6:14-15</a> When the people saw the sign that Jesus had performed, they began to say, “Truly this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.” / Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself. <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="/deuteronomy/8-3.htm">Deuteronomy 8:3</a> He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD. <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.’” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said to him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.when.<a href="/matthew/14-15.htm">Matthew 14:15</a> And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals.<a href="/mark/6-35.htm">Mark 6:35,36</a> And when the day was now far spent, his disciples came unto him, and said, This is a desert place, and now the time is far passed: … <a href="/john/6-1.htm">John 6:1,5</a> After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias… Send.<a href="/matthew/15-23.htm">Matthew 15:23,32</a> But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us… for.<a href="/psalms/78-19.htm">Psalm 78:19,20</a> Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness? … <a href="/ezekiel/34-25.htm">Ezekiel 34:25</a> And I will make with them a covenant of peace, and will cause the evil beasts to cease out of the land: and they shall dwell safely in the wilderness, and sleep in the woods.<a href="/hosea/13-5.htm">Hosea 13:5</a> I did know thee in the wilderness, in the land of great drought.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/15-33.htm">Afternoon</a> <a href="/luke/8-37.htm">Country</a> <a href="/luke/8-34.htm">Countryside</a> <a href="/luke/9-11.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-11.htm">Decline</a> <a href="/luke/9-10.htm">Desert</a> <a href="/luke/9-10.htm">Deserted</a> <a href="/mark/8-4.htm">Desolate</a> <a href="/luke/7-17.htm">District</a> <a href="/luke/8-55.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/jeremiah/12-4.htm">Ending</a> <a href="/mark/10-30.htm">Farms</a> <a href="/luke/7-23.htm">Find</a> <a href="/luke/8-55.htm">Food</a> <a href="/mark/4-32.htm">Lodge</a> <a href="/luke/5-16.htm">Lonely</a> <a href="/luke/8-45.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/luke/3-11.htm">Provisions</a> <a href="/mark/8-4.htm">Remote</a> <a href="/luke/8-45.htm">Round</a> <a href="/luke/8-55.htm">Something</a> <a href="/luke/8-37.htm">Surrounding</a> <a href="/luke/9-6.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/luke/9-10.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/luke/4-42.htm">Uninhabited</a> <a href="/luke/3-11.htm">Victuals</a> <a href="/luke/9-6.htm">Villages</a> <a href="/luke/7-25.htm">Wear</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/23-44.htm">Afternoon</a> <a href="/luke/13-22.htm">Country</a> <a href="/john/3-22.htm">Countryside</a> <a href="/luke/9-16.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/luke/24-29.htm">Decline</a> <a href="/luke/11-24.htm">Desert</a> <a href="/acts/1-20.htm">Deserted</a> <a href="/luke/13-35.htm">Desolate</a> <a href="/john/11-54.htm">District</a> <a href="/luke/9-13.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/galatians/3-3.htm">Ending</a> <a href="/matthew/19-29.htm">Farms</a> <a href="/luke/11-9.htm">Find</a> <a href="/luke/9-13.htm">Food</a> <a href="/luke/19-7.htm">Lodge</a> <a href="/psalms/25-16.htm">Lonely</a> <a href="/luke/9-16.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/luke/9-13.htm">Provisions</a> <a href="/judges/19-1.htm">Remote</a> <a href="/luke/9-55.htm">Round</a> <a href="/luke/9-13.htm">Something</a> <a href="/acts/14-6.htm">Surrounding</a> <a href="/luke/13-22.htm">Towns</a> <a href="/luke/9-17.htm">Twelve</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-8.htm">Uninhabited</a> <a href="/luke/9-13.htm">Victuals</a> <a href="/luke/13-22.htm">Villages</a> <a href="/luke/12-22.htm">Wear</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> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/luke/9.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>As the day neared its end This phrase sets the scene for the miraculous feeding of the five thousand. The Greek word for "day" (ἡμέρα, hēmera) indicates a literal day, emphasizing the urgency of the situation as daylight was fading. In the historical context, the end of the day was significant because it marked the time when people would typically seek shelter and food. The disciples' concern reflects a practical need, highlighting the human aspect of the narrative and setting the stage for Jesus' divine intervention.the Twelve Referring to the twelve apostles, this phrase underscores the close-knit group of Jesus' chosen followers. The number twelve is significant in Jewish tradition, symbolizing the twelve tribes of Israel. This connection reinforces the idea that Jesus' ministry is a continuation and fulfillment of God's covenant with Israel. The apostles, as representatives of the new Israel, are being prepared to carry on Jesus' mission.came to Him This action of coming to Jesus signifies the apostles' dependence on Him for guidance and solutions. In the Greek, the verb "came" (προσέρχομαι, proserchomai) implies an approach with purpose or intent. This reflects the disciples' recognition of Jesus' authority and their trust in His ability to address the situation, a model for believers to seek Christ in times of need.and said The act of speaking to Jesus indicates a relationship of communication and trust. The Greek verb "said" (λέγω, legō) is often used in the New Testament to introduce important teachings or requests. Here, it introduces the disciples' practical concern, setting the stage for Jesus to demonstrate His power and compassion.Dismiss the crowd The disciples' suggestion to dismiss the crowd reveals their limited understanding of Jesus' ability to provide. The Greek word for "dismiss" (ἀπολύω, apolyō) can also mean to release or send away, indicating the disciples' desire to solve the problem through conventional means. This highlights a common human tendency to rely on worldly solutions rather than divine provision.so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside This phrase reflects the disciples' concern for the physical needs of the crowd. The mention of "villages and countryside" (κώμας καὶ ἀγρούς, kōmas kai agrous) paints a picture of the rural setting, emphasizing the isolation and lack of resources. Historically, these areas would have been small and unable to accommodate such a large number of people, underscoring the magnitude of the miracle that is about to occur.to find food and lodging The disciples' focus on "food and lodging" (ἐπισιτισθῶσιν καὶ εὕρωσιν καταλύματα, episitisthōsin kai heurōsin katalymata) highlights basic human needs. The Greek words used here emphasize sustenance and shelter, fundamental aspects of hospitality in ancient cultures. This concern for the crowd's welfare reflects the disciples' compassion, even as it contrasts with their lack of faith in Jesus' ability to provide.for we are in a desolate place The description of the location as "desolate" (ἔρημος, erēmos) underscores the impossibility of the situation from a human perspective. In biblical terms, the wilderness or desolate places are often settings for divine encounters and miracles, as seen in the Israelites' journey through the desert. This setting prepares the reader for the miraculous provision that follows, demonstrating God's ability to provide abundantly in the most unlikely circumstances.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) And when the day began . . .--Literally, and the day began to wear away, and the Twelve came . . .Into the towns and country.--Better, as before (<a href="/luke/9-6.htm" title="And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.">Luke 9:6</a>, <a href="/luke/8-34.htm" title="When they that fed them saw what was done, they fled, and went and told it in the city and in the country.">Luke 8:34</a>), the villages and farms.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place. Simple consideration for the crowds, among whom we know were women and children, probably dictated this remark of the twelve, though it has been with some ingenuity suggested that the advice of the disciples was owing to their fear that, as darkness would soon creep over the scene, some calamity might happen which would give a fresh handle against Jesus to his many enemies. <a href="/commentaries/luke/9-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>As δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the Ἡ (Hē) Article - Nominative Feminine 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. day ἡμέρα (hēmera) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. neared its end, κλίνειν (klinein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2827.htm">Strong's 2827: </a> A primary verb; to slant or slope, i.e. Incline or recline. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <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. Twelve δώδεκα (dōdeka) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1427.htm">Strong's 1427: </a> Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen. came προσελθόντες (proselthontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4334.htm">Strong's 4334: </a> From pros and erchomai; to approach, i.e. come near, visit, or worship, assent to. to [Jesus] αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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. [and] said, εἶπαν (eipan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Dismiss Ἀπόλυσον (Apolyson) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_630.htm">Strong's 630: </a> From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce. the 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. crowd 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. so ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. they can go πορευθέντες (poreuthentes) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> To travel, journey, go, die. to 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. the τὰς (tas) Article - Accusative Feminine Plural <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. surrounding κύκλῳ (kyklō) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2945.htm">Strong's 2945: </a> A circle, ring. As if dative case of kuklos; i.e. In a circle, i.e. all around. villages κώμας (kōmas) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2968.htm">Strong's 2968: </a> A village, country town. From keimai; a hamlet. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. countryside ἀγροὺς (agrous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_68.htm">Strong's 68: </a> From ago; a field; genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e. Hamlet. for lodging καταλύσωσιν (katalysōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2647.htm">Strong's 2647: </a> From kata and luo; to loosen down, i.e. to demolish; specially to halt for the night. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. provisions. ἐπισιτισμόν (episitismon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1979.htm">Strong's 1979: </a> Provision, nourishment, food. From a compound of epi and a derivative of sitos; a provisioning, i.e. food. For ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. we are ἐσμέν (esmen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st 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. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. a desolate ἐρήμῳ (erēmō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2048.htm">Strong's 2048: </a> Lonesome, i.e. waste. place τόπῳ (topō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5117.htm">Strong's 5117: </a> Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard. 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. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/9-12.htm">Luke 9:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/9-12.htm">Luke 9:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/9-12.htm">Luke 9:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/9-12.htm">Luke 9:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/9-12.htm">Luke 9:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/9-12.htm">Luke 9:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/9-12.htm">Luke 9:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/9-12.htm">Luke 9:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/9-12.htm">Luke 9:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/9-12.htm">Luke 9:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/9-12.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 9:12 The day began to wear away (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/9-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 9:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 9:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/9-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 9:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 9:13" /></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>