Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version (About five thousand men were there.) But he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” New Living Translation For there were about 5,000 men there. Jesus replied, “Tell them to sit down in groups of about fifty each.” English Standard Version For there were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” Berean Standard Bible (There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” Berean Literal Bible For they were about five thousand men. And He said to His disciples, "Make them sit down in groups of about fifty." King James Bible For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company. New King James Version For there were about five thousand men. Then He said to His disciples, “Make them sit down in groups of fifty.” New American Standard Bible (For there were about five thousand men.) But He said to His disciples, “Have them recline to eat in groups of about fifty each.” NASB 1995 (For there were about five thousand men.) And He said to His disciples, “Have them sit down to eat in groups of about fifty each.” NASB 1977 (For there were about five thousand men.) And He said to His disciples, “Have them recline to eat in groups of about fifty each.” Legacy Standard Bible (For there were about five thousand men.) And He said to His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” Amplified Bible (For there were about 5,000 men.) And He said to His disciples, “Have them sit down to eat in groups of about fifty each.” Christian Standard Bible (For about five thousand men were there.) Then he told his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” Holman Christian Standard Bible (For about 5,000 men were there.) Then He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about 50 each.” American Standard Version For they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, Make them sit down in companies, about fifty each. Contemporary English Version There were about 5,000 men in the crowd. Jesus said to his disciples, "Tell the people to sit in groups of 50." English Revised Version For they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, Make them sit down in companies, about fifty each. GOD'S WORD® Translation (There were about five thousand men.) Then he told his disciples, "Have them sit in groups of about fifty." Good News Translation (There were about five thousand men there.) Jesus said to his disciples, "Make the people sit down in groups of about fifty each." International Standard Version Now there were about 5,000 men. So he told his disciples, "Have them sit down in groups of about 50." Majority Standard Bible (There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” NET Bible (Now about five thousand men were there.) Then he said to his disciples, "Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each." New Heart English Bible For they were about five thousand men. He said to his disciples, "Make them sit down in groups of about fifty each." Webster's Bible Translation For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company. Weymouth New Testament But He said to His disciples, "Make them sit down in parties of about fifty each." World English Bible For they were about five thousand men. He said to his disciples, “Make them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor they were about five thousand men. And He said to His disciples, “Cause them to recline in companies, in each fifty”; Berean Literal Bible For they were about five thousand men. And He said to His disciples, "Make them sit down in groups of about fifty." Young's Literal Translation for they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, 'Cause them to recline in companies, in each fifty;' Smith's Literal Translation For they were about five thou sand men. And he said to his disciples, Place them reclining by fifty in a place for reposing. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow there were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples: Make them sit down by fifties in a company. Catholic Public Domain Version Now there were about five thousand men. So he said to his disciples, “Have them recline to eat in groups of fifty.” New American Bible Now the men there numbered about five thousand. Then he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of [about] fifty.” New Revised Standard Version For there were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, “Make them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor there were about five thousand men. Jesus said to them, Make them sit down in groups, fifty men in each group. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For there were about five thousand men, and Yeshua said, “Make them recline by groups of fifty men in a group.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor there were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples: Make them recline in companies of fifty. Godbey New Testament For the men were about five thousand. And He said to His disciples, Haweis New Testament for there were about five thousand men. Then said he to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties each in companies. Mace New Testament for they were about five thousand, but Jesus said to his disciples, make them sit down by fifties in a company. Weymouth New Testament But He said to His disciples, "Make them sit down in parties of about fifty each." Worrell New Testament And He said to His disciples, Worsley New Testament for they were about five thousand men. And He said to his disciples, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Feeding of the Five Thousand…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.” 14( There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” 15They did so, and everyone was seated.… Cross References Matthew 14:19-21 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. / They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. / About five thousand men were fed, besides women and children. Mark 6:39-44 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. / Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke the loaves. Then He gave them to His disciples to set before the people. And He divided the two fish among them all. ... John 6:10-13 “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. / Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. / And when everyone was full, He said to His disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over, so that nothing will be wasted.” ... 2 Kings 4:42-44 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. Exodus 16:4-15 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, ... Numbers 11:21-23 But Moses replied, “Here I am among 600,000 men on foot, yet You say, ‘I will give them meat, and they will eat for a month.’ / If all our flocks and herds were slaughtered for them, would they have enough? Or if all the fish in the sea were caught for them, would they have enough?” / The LORD answered Moses, “Is the LORD’s arm too short? Now you will see whether or not My word will come to pass.” Matthew 15:35-38 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. / They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. ... Mark 8:6-9 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. / The people ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. ... John 6:5-9 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.” ... 1 Kings 17:12-16 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.’” ... Psalm 78:19-25 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, ... Psalm 132:15 I will bless her with abundant provisions; I will satisfy her poor with bread. Isaiah 55:1-2 “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. Jeremiah 31:14 I will fill the souls of the priests abundantly, and will fill My people with My goodness,” declares the LORD. Ezekiel 34:29 And I will raise up for them a garden of renown, and they will no longer be victims of famine in the land or bear the scorn of the nations. Treasury of Scripture For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company. Make. Mark 6:39,40 And he commanded them to make all sit down by companies upon the green grass… Mark 8:6 And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the people. 1 Corinthians 14:40 Let all things be done decently and in order. Jump to Previous Cause Companies Company Disciples Eat Fifties Fifty Five Group Groups Parties Recline Seated Sit ThousandJump to Next Cause Companies Company Disciples Eat Fifties Fifty Five Group Groups Parties Recline Seated Sit ThousandLuke 9 1. Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.7. Herod desires to see Jesus. 10. The apostles return. 12. Jesus feeds five thousand; 18. inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion; 23. proposes to all the pattern of his patience. 28. The transfiguration. 37. He heals the lunatic; 43. again forewarns his disciples of his passion; 46. commends humility; 51. bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge. 57. Many would follow him, but upon conditions. About five thousand men This phrase sets the scene for one of Jesus' most well-known miracles, the feeding of the five thousand. The Greek word for "men" here is "ἀνδρές" (andres), which specifically refers to males, indicating that the total number of people, including women and children, was likely much higher. This detail emphasizes the magnitude of the miracle. Historically, large gatherings like this were uncommon due to logistical challenges, highlighting the draw of Jesus' ministry and the people's hunger for spiritual teaching. were there Parallel Commentaries ... Greek (γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. There were ἦσαν (ēsan) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. about ὡσεὶ (hōsei) Adverb Strong's 5616: As if, as it were, like; with numbers: about. From hos and ei; as if. five thousand πεντακισχίλιοι (pentakischilioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4000: Five thousand. From pentakis and chilioi; five times a thousand. men.) ἄνδρες (andres) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. He told Εἶπεν (Eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. disciples, μαθητὰς (mathētas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. “Have them sit down Κατακλίνατε (Kataklinate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2625: From kata and klino; to recline down, i.e. to take a place at table. in ἀνὰ (ana) Adverb Strong's 303: A primary preposition and adverb; properly, up; but used severally, or at. groups κλισίας (klisias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 2828: From a derivative of klino; properly, reclination, i.e., a party at a meal. of about ὡσεὶ (hōsei) Adverb Strong's 5616: As if, as it were, like; with numbers: about. From hos and ei; as if. fifty {each}.” πεντήκοντα (pentēkonta) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 4004: Fifty. Multiplicative of pente; fifty. Links Luke 9:14 NIVLuke 9:14 NLT Luke 9:14 ESV Luke 9:14 NASB Luke 9:14 KJV Luke 9:14 BibleApps.com Luke 9:14 Biblia Paralela Luke 9:14 Chinese Bible Luke 9:14 French Bible Luke 9:14 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 9:14 For they were about five thousand men (Luke Lu Lk) |
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