Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 6:42
And they did all eat, and were filled.
42. And they did all eat, and werefilledAll the four Evangelists mention this: and John (Joh6:11) adds, “and likewise of the fishes, as much as theywould”to show that vast as was the multitude, and scanty theprovisions, the meal to each and all of them was a plentiful one.”When they were filled, He said unto His disciples, Gather upthe fragments that remain, that nothing be lost” (Joh6:12). This was designed to bring out the whole extent of themiracle.
Fuente: Jamieson, Fausset and Brown’s Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
And they did all eat, and were filled.
[See comments on Mt 14:20].
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
1) “And they did all eat,” (kai ephagon pantes) ”And they all ate,” all the much people or the multitude, and all the disciples ate. To do good, to meet a need, is not to waste. 1Ki 17:16.
2) ”And were filled.” (kai echortasthesan) ”And were satisfied,” had all they wanted, were filled with food and thanksgiving. Let it be observed that Jesus will do “exceeding above that we are able to ask or think,” as we have a need, trust, and ask Him, Eph 3:20; Pro 3:3-5.
Fuente: Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary
42 And they did all eat, and were filled.
Ver. 42. See Trapp on “ Mat 14:20 “ See Trapp on “ Joh 6:12 “ See Trapp on “ Joh 6:13 “ See Trapp on “ Joh 6:14 “
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
filled = satisfied. Compare Mat 5:6.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
Mar 8:8, Mar 8:9, Deu 8:3, 2Ki 4:42-44, Psa 145:15, Psa 145:16, Mat 14:20, Mat 14:21, Mat 15:37, Mat 15:38, Luk 9:17, Joh 6:12
Reciprocal: 2Ki 4:43 – They shall eat Dan 1:15 – their
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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Jesus did not satisfy their hunger by performing a miracle on their appetite, for it says they were all filled. The miracle was in multiplying the bread as it was being passed through the crowd.
Fuente: Combined Bible Commentary
The abundance and adequacy of Jesus’ provision were obvious in the amount of food that remained uneaten. The baskets (Gr. kophinoi) were large wicker ones, though there was not much food left over. Some authorities believe kophinoi describes small baskets, but most believe they were large. Jesus provides generously, but He does not provide so extravagantly that there is needless waste.
This miracle revealed the person of Jesus to the multitudes, but it was its effect on the disciples that Mark stressed. As noted, the incident contained many lessons about discipleship as well as revelations of Jesus’ identity.