Mark 6:42

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And they did all eat, and were filled.

Complete Jewish Bible:

They all ate as much as they wanted,

Berean Standard Bible:

They all ate and were satisfied,

American Standard Version:

And they all ate, and were filled.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} they did^{G5315} all^{G3956} eat^{G5315}, and^{G2532} were filled^{G5526}.

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Commentary for Mark 6:42

Mark 6:42, "And they did all eat, and were filled," is a verse that captures a moment of communal sustenance and divine provision within the Gospel of Mark. This verse is part of the narrative where Jesus feeds the five thousand, an event also recorded in the other Synoptic Gospels (Matthew 14:13-21 and Luke 9:10-17) and in the Gospel of John (6:1-14). The historical context of this miracle is set in the rural regions of Galilee during the ministry of Jesus, where large crowds followed him, eager to hear his teachings and witness his miraculous works.

In this particular miracle, Jesus demonstrates his compassion and power by feeding a multitude with only five loaves of bread and two fish. The disciples, initially concerned with the practicality of feeding such a large crowd, are instructed by Jesus to organize the people into groups and to distribute the food. The verse reflects the outcome of this act of faith and obedience: everyone present, despite the initial scarcity, ate to their satisfaction.

The themes present in this verse include the abundance of God's provision, the importance of community and sharing, and the call to trust in Jesus' power to meet the needs of the people. It also prefigures the Eucharist, as Jesus gives thanks before breaking and distributing the bread, a foreshadowing of the Last Supper. The miracle serves as a sign of Jesus' messianic identity and divine authority, reinforcing his role as the one who can satisfy not just physical hunger but also the deeper spiritual needs of humanity. The event is a testament to the sufficiency of Jesus' power in the face of human limitations and underscores the message of the Gospel that Jesus is the source of spiritual nourishment and salvation.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G5315
   There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: φάγω
   Transliteration: phágō
   Pronunciation: fag'-o
   Description: a primary verb (used as an alternate of ἐσθίω in certain tenses); to eat (literally or figuratively):--eat, meat.
   
3. Strong's Number: G3956
   There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πᾶς
   Transliteration: pâs
   Pronunciation: pas
   Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
   
4. Strong's Number: G5526
   There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: χορτάζω
   Transliteration: chortázō
   Pronunciation: khor-tad'-zo
   Description: from χόρτος; to fodder, i.e. (generally) to gorge (supply food in abundance):--feed, fill, satisfy.