Bible Commentary

And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him. 11. And the Pharisees ] Our Lord seems purposely to have avoided sailing to Bethsaida or Capernaum, which lay a little north of Magdala, and which had become the head-quarters of the Pharisees; but they … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 8:11”

And straightway he entered into a ship with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha. 10 21. The Leaven of the Pharisees and of Herod 10. the parts of Dalmanutha ] or as St Matthew says, into the coasts of Magdala (Mar 15:39), or according to some MSS. Magadan. Nothing is known of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 8:10”

And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away. 9. And they that had eaten wereabout four thousand: and he sent them awayHad not our Lorddistinctly referred, in this very chapter and in two successivesentences, to the feeding of the five thousand and of the fourthousand as two distinct miracles, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 8:9”

So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken [meat] that was left seven baskets. 8. seven baskets ] Not the small wicker cophinoi of the former miracle, but large baskets of rope, such as that in which St Paul was lowered from the wall of Damascus (Act 9:25). We … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 8:8”

And they had a few small fishes: and he blessed, and commanded to set them also before [them.] Verse 7. And they, had a few small fishes] This is not noticed in the parallel place, Mt 15:36. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible And they had a few small fishes,…. Which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 8:7”

And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and broke, and gave to his disciples to set before [them]; and they did set [them] before the people. 6. to sit down ] Where is not distinctly specified. All we can certainly gather is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 8:6”

And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven. 5. And he asked them, How manyloaves have ye? And they said, SevenIt was important in thiscase, as in the former, that the precise number of the loaves shouldbe brought out. Thus also does the distinctness of the two miraclesappear. Fuente: Jamieson, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 8:5”

And his disciples answered him, From whence can a man satisfy these [men] with bread here in the wilderness? 4. And his disciples answered him ] Though the Apostles are the writers, they do not conceal from us their own shortcomings, or the fact that they had so soon forgotten so great a miracle. From … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 8:4”

And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for divers of them came from far. Verse 3. For divers of them came from far.] And they could not possibly reach their respective homes without perishing, unless they got food. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 8:3”

I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now been with me three days, and have nothing to eat: Verse 2. Having nothing to eat] If they had brought any provisions with them, they were now entirely expended; and they stood in immediate need of a supply. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 8:2”