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Afterward the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/mark/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They ate as much as they wanted. Afterward, the disciples picked up seven large baskets of leftover food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And they ate and were satisfied. And they took up the broken pieces left over, seven baskets full.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The people ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And they ate and were satisfied. And they took up seven baskets of fragments over and above.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken <i>meat</i> that was left seven baskets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So they ate and were filled, and they took up seven large baskets of leftover fragments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they ate and were satisfied; and they picked up seven large baskets <i>full</i> of what was left over of the broken pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And they ate and were satisfied; and they picked up seven large baskets full of what was left over of the broken pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they ate and were satisfied; and they picked up seven large baskets full of what was left over of the broken pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And they ate and were satisfied; and they picked up seven <i>large</i> baskets full of what was left over of the broken pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And the people ate and were satisfied; and they picked up seven large baskets full of the broken pieces that were left over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They ate and were satisfied. Then they collected seven large baskets of leftover pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They ate and were filled. Then they collected seven large baskets of leftover pieces. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they ate, and were filled: and they took up, of broken pieces that remained over, seven baskets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they did eat, and were filled: and they took up, of broken pieces that remained over, seven baskets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The people ate as much as they wanted. The disciples picked up the leftover pieces and filled seven large baskets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The people ate and were filled. Then the disciples picked up the leftover pieces—seven large baskets full. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The people ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Everyone ate and was satisfied, and they picked up the broken pieces left over, seven baskets full.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They ate, and were filled. They took up seven baskets of broken pieces that were left over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So they ate, and were satisfied: and they took up of the fragments that were left, seven baskets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So the people ate an abundant meal; and what remained over they picked up and carried away--seven hampers of broken pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They ate and were filled. They took up seven baskets of broken pieces that were left over. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and they ate and were filled, and they took up that which was over of broken pieces—seven baskets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And they ate and were satisfied. And they took up seven baskets of fragments over and above.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they did eat and were filled, and they took up that which was over of broken pieces -- seven baskets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they ate, and were satisfied: and they took up the remains of the fragments, seven wicker baskets.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they did eat and were filled; and they took up that which was left of the fragments, seven baskets. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they ate and were satisfied. And they took up what had been leftover from the fragments: seven baskets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They ate and were satisfied. They picked up the fragments left over—seven baskets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They ate and were filled; and they took up the broken pieces left over, seven baskets full.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So they ate and were satisfied, and they took up seven baskets of fragments which were left over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And they ate and were filled and they took up the leftovers of fragments seven baskets.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And they ate, and were satisfied; and they took up what remained of the broken pieces, seven baskets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And they ate, and were filled: and they took up the residue of the fragments, seven baskets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And they did eat and were filled and they took up what remained of the fragments, seven baskets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />so they all eat and were satisfied, the broken meat that was left amounting to seven baskets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So the people ate an abundant meal; and what remained over they picked up and carried away--seven hampers of broken pieces.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And they ate, and were satisfied; and they took up, of the pieces that remained over, seven baskets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And they did eat and were satisfied: and they took up what were left, <i>to wit</i> of fragments seven baskets:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/8-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=2431" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/mark/8.htm">The Feeding of the Four Thousand</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>They also had a few small fish, and Jesus blessed them and ordered that these be set before them as well. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/5315.htm" title="5315: ephagon (V-AIA-3P) -- A primary verb; to eat.">The people ate</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5526.htm" title="5526: echortasthēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- To feed, satisfy, fatten. From chortos; to fodder, i.e. to gorge.">were satisfied,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/142.htm" title="142: ēran (V-AIA-3P) -- To raise, lift up, take away, remove. ">the disciples picked up</a> <a href="/greek/2033.htm" title="2033: hepta (Adj-AFP) -- Seven. A primary number; seven.">seven</a> <a href="/greek/4711.htm" title="4711: spyridas (N-AFP) -- A plaited basket. From speiro; a hamper or lunch-receptacle.">basketfuls</a> <a href="/greek/2801.htm" title="2801: klasmatōn (N-GNP) -- A fragment, broken piece. From klao; a piece.">of broken pieces</a> <a href="/greek/4051.htm" title="4051: perisseumata (N-ANP) -- Abundance, overflow. From perisseuo; a surplus, or superabundance.">that were left over.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">9</span>And about four thousand men were present. As soon as Jesus had dismissed the crowd,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-37.htm">Matthew 15:37</a></span><br />They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-12.htm">John 6:12-13</a></span><br />And when everyone was full, He said to His disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over, so that nothing will be wasted.” / So they collected them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-42.htm">2 Kings 4:42-44</a></span><br />Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. / But his servant asked, “How am I to set twenty loaves before a hundred men?” “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha, “for this is what the LORD says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” / So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/14-20.htm">Matthew 14:20</a></span><br />They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-5.htm">John 6:5-11</a></span><br />When Jesus looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where can we buy bread for these people to eat?” / But He was asking this to test him, for He knew what He was about to do. / Philip answered, “Two hundred denarii would not buy enough bread for each of them to have a small piece.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/16-12.htm">Exodus 16:12-15</a></span><br />“I have heard the grumbling of the Israelites. Tell them, ‘At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will be filled with bread. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God.’” / That evening quail came and covered the camp, and in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp. / When the layer of dew had evaporated, there were thin flakes on the desert floor, as fine as frost on the ground. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/17-14.htm">1 Kings 17:14-16</a></span><br />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.’” / So she went and did according to the word of Elijah, and there was food every day for Elijah and the woman and her household. / The jar of flour was not exhausted and the jug of oil did not run dry, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through Elijah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/9-17.htm">Luke 9:17</a></span><br />They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-26.htm">John 6:26-27</a></span><br />Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it is not because you saw these signs that you are looking for Me, but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. / Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-24.htm">Psalm 78:24-25</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-9.htm">Matthew 16:9-10</a></span><br />Do you still not understand? Do you not remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered? / Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/8-3.htm">Deuteronomy 8:3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-2.htm">Isaiah 55:2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-48.htm">John 6:48-51</a></span><br />I am the bread of life. / Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, yet they died. / This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that anyone may eat of it and not die. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets.</p><p class="hdg">and were.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/15-28.htm">Mark 15:28</a></b></br> And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/15-19.htm">Mark 15:19,20</a></b></br> And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing <i>their</i> knees worshipped him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/107-8.htm">Psalm 107:8,9</a></b></br> Oh that <i>men</i> would praise the LORD <i>for</i> his goodness, and <i>for</i> his wonderful works to the children of men! … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/145-16.htm">Psalm 145:16</a></b></br> Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.</p><p class="hdg">they took.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/17-14.htm">1 Kings 17:14-16</a></b></br> For thus saith the LORD God of Israel, The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day <i>that</i> the LORD sendeth rain upon the earth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/4-2.htm">2 Kings 4:2-7,42-44</a></b></br> And Elisha said unto her, What shall I do for thee? tell me, what hast thou in the house? And she said, Thine handmaid hath not any thing in the house, save a pot of oil… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/23-14.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/mark/4-17.htm">Afterward</a> <a href="/mark/7-2.htm">Ate</a> <a href="/mark/6-43.htm">Basketfuls</a> <a href="/mark/6-43.htm">Baskets</a> <a href="/mark/8-6.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/mark/6-55.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/mark/8-7.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/mark/8-2.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/mark/8-4.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/mark/7-27.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/mark/8-3.htm">Food</a> <a href="/mark/6-43.htm">Fragments</a> <a href="/mark/7-9.htm">Full</a> <a href="/matthew/16-10.htm">Hampers</a> <a href="/mark/8-1.htm">Large</a> <a href="/mark/3-20.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/mark/6-26.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/mark/6-43.htm">Picked</a> <a href="/mark/6-43.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/mark/7-27.htm">Satisfied</a> <a href="/mark/8-6.htm">Seven</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/12-40.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/mark/9-39.htm">Afterward</a> <a href="/luke/4-2.htm">Ate</a> <a href="/mark/8-19.htm">Basketfuls</a> <a href="/mark/8-19.htm">Baskets</a> <a href="/mark/8-19.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/mark/13-10.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/mark/8-10.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/mark/11-14.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/mark/14-41.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/mark/9-6.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/mark/11-12.htm">Food</a> <a href="/mark/8-19.htm">Fragments</a> <a href="/mark/8-19.htm">Full</a> <a href="/mark/8-20.htm">Hampers</a> <a href="/mark/9-14.htm">Large</a> <a href="/mark/14-12.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/mark/8-19.htm">Picked</a> <a href="/mark/8-19.htm">Pieces</a> <a href="/luke/1-53.htm">Satisfied</a> <a href="/mark/8-20.htm">Seven</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/8-1.htm">Jesus feeds the people miraculously;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/8-10.htm">refuses to give a sign to the Pharisees;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/8-14.htm">admonishes his disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/8-22.htm">gives a blind man his sight;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/8-27.htm">acknowledges that he is the Jesus who should suffer and rise again;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/8-34.htm">and exhorts to patience in persecution for the profession of the gospel.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The people ate and were satisfied</b><br>This phrase highlights the miraculous provision of Jesus, reminiscent of God's provision of manna in the wilderness (Exodus 16). The satisfaction of the people signifies not only physical fulfillment but also spiritual nourishment, pointing to Jesus as the Bread of Life (<a href="/john/6-35.htm">John 6:35</a>). The miracle occurs in a predominantly Gentile region, suggesting the inclusivity of Jesus' ministry and foreshadowing the spread of the Gospel to all nations (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>).<p><b>and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over</b><br>The number seven often symbolizes completeness or perfection in biblical literature, indicating the abundance of God's provision. The use of baskets, likely large Gentile-style baskets (spyris), contrasts with the smaller Jewish baskets (kophinos) used in the feeding of the 5,000 (<a href="/mark/6-43.htm">Mark 6:43</a>), emphasizing the different cultural contexts. This act of gathering leftovers underscores the importance of stewardship and the idea that God's blessings are not to be wasted. It also reflects the theme of Jesus as the provider who exceeds expectations, aligning with <a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Ephesians 3:20</a>, which speaks of God doing immeasurably more than we ask or imagine.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure in the Gospel of Mark, performing miracles and teaching about the Kingdom of God. In this passage, He demonstrates His divine provision.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a></b><br>Followers of Jesus who are learning from His teachings and witnessing His miracles. They are tasked with distributing the food and collecting the leftovers.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a></b><br>A large group of people who have been following Jesus, listening to His teachings, and witnessing His miracles. They are the recipients of the miraculous feeding.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_miracle_of_feeding.htm">The Miracle of Feeding</a></b><br>This event is one of the miraculous feedings performed by Jesus, showcasing His compassion and divine power to provide abundantly.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_seven_baskets.htm">The Seven Baskets</a></b><br>Symbolic of the abundance and completeness of God's provision, as seven often represents completeness in biblical numerology.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_provision.htm">Divine Provision</a></b><br>Jesus provides for our needs abundantly, both physically and spiritually. Trust in His provision even when resources seem scarce.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_abundance.htm">God's Abundance</a></b><br>The leftover baskets signify that God's blessings are not just sufficient but abundant. Reflect on areas in your life where God has provided more than enough.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_discipleship.htm">Role of Discipleship</a></b><br>The disciples' role in distributing and collecting teaches us about participating in God's work. Consider how you can be an active participant in God's mission today.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/satisfaction_in_christ.htm">Satisfaction in Christ</a></b><br>The crowd's satisfaction points to the deeper satisfaction found in Christ. Seek fulfillment in Him rather than in worldly pursuits.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/should_you_separate_yourself_from_them.htm">What miracles did Jesus perform according to the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_miracles_did_jesus_do_in_the_bible.htm">What miracles did Jesus perform according to the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_jesus_allow_disciples_a_staff.htm">Did Jesus allow his disciples to keep a staff on their journey? Yes (Mark 6:8) No (Matthew 10:9; Luke 9:3)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_disciples_still_doubt_jesus'_power.htm">In Mark 8:14-21, why do the disciples still misunderstand Jesus' power after already witnessing miracles?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">Broken meat.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">fragments.</span><p><span class= "bld">Seven baskets.</span>--See Note on <a href="/matthew/15-37.htm" title="And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets full.">Matthew 15:37</a>.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And they did eat, and were filled</span> (<span class="greek">ἐχορτάσθησαν</span>). Wycliffe renders it, "were fulfilled;" according to the original meaning of "to fulfill," namely, "to fill full." <span class="cmt_word">And</span> <span class="cmt_word">they took up, of broken pieces that remained over, seven baskets</span> - as many as there were loaves. In the record of the other similar miracle, the number of baskets corresponded to the number of the disciples. Here, as in the former miracle, far more food remained after all were fed than the original supply on which our Lord exercised his miraculous power; for each basket would contain much more than one loaf. The Greek word here rendered "basket" (<span class="greek">σπυρίς</span>) is a different word from that used for "basket" in the record of the other miracle (<a href="/mark/6-43.htm">Mark 6:43</a>). There it is <span class="greek">κόφινος</span>. The <span class="greek">κόφινος</span> was a hand-basket of stout wicker-work. The was a much larger basket, made of a more flexible material, perhaps "rushes," like our "frail." It was by means of such a basket, called in <a href="/acts/9-25.htm">Acts 9:25</a> <span class="greek">σπυρίς</span>, but <span class="greek">σαργάνη</span> in <a href="/2_corinthians/11-33.htm">2 Corinthians 11:33</a>, that St. Paul was let down through a window at Damascus. This supplies another evidence, if it were needed, that these two recorded miracles took place on different occasions. Cornelius a Lapido mentions an opinion that the <span class="greek">σπυρίς</span> was double the size of the <span class="greek">κόφινος</span>, a large basket carried by two. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/8-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[The people] ate</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔφαγον</span> <span class="translit">(ephagon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary verb; to eat.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">were satisfied,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐχορτάσθησαν</span> <span class="translit">(echortasthēsan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5526.htm">Strong's 5526: </a> </span><span class="str2">To feed, satisfy, fatten. From chortos; to fodder, i.e. to gorge.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the disciples] picked up</span><br /><span class="grk">ἦραν</span> <span class="translit">(ēran)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_142.htm">Strong's 142: </a> </span><span class="str2">To raise, lift up, take away, remove. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">seven</span><br /><span class="grk">ἑπτὰ</span> <span class="translit">(hepta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2033.htm">Strong's 2033: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seven. A primary number; seven.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">basketfuls</span><br /><span class="grk">σπυρίδας</span> <span class="translit">(spyridas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4711.htm">Strong's 4711: </a> </span><span class="str2">A plaited basket. From speiro; a hamper or lunch-receptacle.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of broken pieces</span><br /><span class="grk">κλασμάτων</span> <span class="translit">(klasmatōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2801.htm">Strong's 2801: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fragment, broken piece. From klao; a piece.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that were left over.</span><br /><span class="grk">περισσεύματα</span> <span class="translit">(perisseumata)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4051.htm">Strong's 4051: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abundance, overflow. 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