Bible Commentary

And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. 23. when the evening was come ] See Mat 14:15. he was there alone ] This is a simple but sublime thought: the solitary watch on the lonely … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 14:23”

And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 22. a ship ] the ship or their ship. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 22 33. The Disciples cross from the Scene of the Miracle to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 14:22”

And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children. And they that had eaten were about five thousand men,…. The word “about”, is omitted in the Vulgate Latin, in Munster’s Hebrew Gospel, and in the Syriac, Arabic, and Persic versions, which expressly say there were so many. A large number … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 14:21”

And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full. 20. they took up of the fragments ] The Greek word for fragments is connected with the verb “to break” in the preceding verse. The true meaning of the word is therefore “the portions broken … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 14:20”

And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and broke, and gave the loaves to [his] disciples, and the disciples to the multitude. 19. to sit down on the grass ] Rather, grassy places. St Mark … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 14:19”

He said, Bring them hither to me. Verse 18. Bring them hither to me.] No creature of God should be considered as good or safe without the blessing of God in it. If thou have but even a handful of meal and a few herbs, bring them to Christ by prayer and faith, and he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 14:18”

And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes. Verse 17. We have here but five loaves and two fishes.] When we are deeply conscious of our own necessities, we shall be led to depend on Jesus with a firmer faith. God often permits his servants to be brought low, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 14:17”

But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat. Verse 16. They need not depart] He that seeks first the kingdom of heaven is sure to have every temporal requisite. When a man ensures the first, God always takes care to throw the other into the bargain. He who has … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 14:16”

And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals. 15. And when it was evening ] In the Jewish division of the day there were two evenings. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 14:15”

And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick. Verse 14. Jesus-was moved with compassion] , he was moved with tender compassion, so I think the word should in general be translated: See Clarke on Mt 9:36. As a verb, it does not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 14:14”