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Luke 9:14 Cross-References
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“For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.”
Luke 9:14 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 9:14
For they were about five thousand men (ἦσαν γὰρ ὡσεὶ ἄνδρες πεντακισχίλιοι, ēsan gar hōsei andres pentakischilioi)—The Greek andres specifically means adult males, not just "people." Matthew 14:21 clarifies: "beside women and children." The total crowd could have been 10,000-15,000. This detail emphasizes the magnitude of the miracle—not feeding a small group but thousands with five loaves and two fish.And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company (εἶπεν δὲ πρὸς τοὺς μαθητὰς αὐτοῦ· Κατακλίνατε αὐτοὺς κλισίας ὡσεὶ ἀνὰ πεντήκοντα, eipen de pros tous mathētas autou: Kat...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 9:14
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“Let all things be done decently and in order.”
“and he took the seven loaves. Having given thanks”
“And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass.”