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Mark 8:4 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Mark 8:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 8 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And his disciples answered him, From whence can a man satisfy these men with bread here in the wilderness?”
Mark 8:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 8:4
And his disciples answered him, From whence can a man satisfy these men with bread here in the wilderness? The disciples' response reveals persistent unbelief despite witnessing the earlier feeding of five thousand (Mark 6:30-44). From whence (πόθεν, pothen) asks about the source—where would sufficient bread come from? Can a man satisfy (δυνήσεται τις χορτάσαι, dynēsetai tis chortasai)—the verb δύναμαι (dynamai) questions ability or possibility. Χορτάζω (chortazō) means to feed fully, satisfy, fill to contentment—not merely provide token nourishment but genuine satisfaction.These men (τούτους,...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 8:4
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“but their hearts were hardened.”
“Where should we get so many loaves in a deserted place as to satisfy so great a multitude?”
“they spoke against God. They said”
“that they may go into the surrounding country and villages”
“Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, that everyone of them may receive a little.”
“and said”
“The people”
“and brought the man of God bread of the first fruits”