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THE MESSAGE
Mark 8:9
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Christian Standard Bible®
About four thousand were there. He dismissed them.
About four thousand were there. He dismissed them.
King James Version (1611)
And they that had eaten were about foure thousand, and he sent them away.
And they that had eaten were about foure thousand, and he sent them away.
King James Version
And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away.
And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away.
English Standard Version
And there were about four thousand people. And he sent them away.
And there were about four thousand people. And he sent them away.
New American Standard Bible
About four thousand men were there; and He dismissed them.
About four thousand men were there; and He dismissed them.
New Century Version
There were about four thousand people who ate. After they had eaten, Jesus sent them home.
There were about four thousand people who ate. After they had eaten, Jesus sent them home.
Amplified Bible
About four thousand [men] were there [besides women and children]; and He sent them away.
About four thousand [men] were there [besides women and children]; and He sent them away.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
About four thousand were there; and He sent them away.
About four thousand were there; and He sent them away.
Legacy Standard Bible
Now about four thousand were there, and He sent them away.
Now about four thousand were there, and He sent them away.
Berean Standard Bible
And about four thousand men were present. As soon as Jesus had dismissed the crowd,
And about four thousand men were present. As soon as Jesus had dismissed the crowd,
Complete Jewish Bible
About four thousand were there.
About four thousand were there.
Darby Translation
And they [that had eaten] were about four thousand; and he sent them away.
And they [that had eaten] were about four thousand; and he sent them away.
Easy-to-Read Version
There were about 4000 men who ate. After they ate, Jesus told them to go home.
There were about 4000 men who ate. After they ate, Jesus told them to go home.
Geneva Bible (1587)
(And they that had eaten, were about foure thousand) so he sent them away.
(And they that had eaten, were about foure thousand) so he sent them away.
George Lamsa Translation
The men who ate were about four thousand; and he dismissed them.
The men who ate were about four thousand; and he dismissed them.
Lexham English Bible
Now there were about four thousand. And he sent them away.
Now there were about four thousand. And he sent them away.
Literal Translation
And those eating were about four thousand. And He sent them away.
And those eating were about four thousand. And He sent them away.
American Standard Version
And they were about four thousand: and he sent them away.
And they were about four thousand: and he sent them away.
Bible in Basic English
And there were about four thousand people: and he sent them away.
And there were about four thousand people: and he sent them away.
Hebrew Names Version
Those who had eaten were about four thousand. Then he sent them away.
Those who had eaten were about four thousand. Then he sent them away.
International Standard Version
Now about 4,000 men were there. Then he sent them on their way.
Now about 4,000 men were there. Then he sent them on their way.
Etheridge Translation
Now the men who had eaten were about four thousand: and he dismissed them,
Now the men who had eaten were about four thousand: and he dismissed them,
Murdock Translation
And the men who had eaten, were about four thousand: and he sent them away.
And the men who had eaten, were about four thousand: and he sent them away.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And they that had eaten, were about foure thousand: And he sent the away.
And they that had eaten, were about foure thousand: And he sent the away.
English Revised Version
And they were about four thousand: and he sent them away.
And they were about four thousand: and he sent them away.
World English Bible
Those who had eaten were about four thousand. Then he sent them away.
Those who had eaten were about four thousand. Then he sent them away.
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away.
And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he sent them away.
Weymouth's New Testament
The number fed were about 4,000. Then He sent them away,
The number fed were about 4,000. Then He sent them away,
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And thei that eeten, weren as foure thousynde of men; and he lefte hem.
And thei that eeten, weren as foure thousynde of men; and he lefte hem.
Update Bible Version
And they were about four thousand: and he sent them away.
And they were about four thousand: and he sent them away.
Webster's Bible Translation
And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he dismissed them.
And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he dismissed them.
New English Translation
There were about four thousand who ate. Then he dismissed them.
There were about four thousand who ate. Then he dismissed them.
New King James Version
Now those who had eaten were about four thousand. And He sent them away,
Now those who had eaten were about four thousand. And He sent them away,
New Living Translation
There were about 4,000 men in the crowd that day, and Jesus sent them home after they had eaten.
There were about 4,000 men in the crowd that day, and Jesus sent them home after they had eaten.
New Life Bible
About four thousand ate. Then Jesus sent the people away.
About four thousand ate. Then Jesus sent the people away.
New Revised Standard
Now there were about four thousand people. And he sent them away.
Now there were about four thousand people. And he sent them away.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Now they were about four thousand; and he dismissed them.
Now they were about four thousand; and he dismissed them.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they that had eaten were about four thousand. And he sent them away.
And they that had eaten were about four thousand. And he sent them away.
Revised Standard Version
And there were about four thousand people.
And there were about four thousand people.
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And they yt ate were in nomber aboute fowre thousand. And he sent them awaye.
And they yt ate were in nomber aboute fowre thousand. And he sent them awaye.
Young's Literal Translation
and those eating were about four thousand. And he let them away,
and those eating were about four thousand. And he let them away,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And they yt ate, were vpo a foure thousande. And he sent the awaye.
And they yt ate, were vpo a foure thousande. And he sent the awaye.
Mace New Testament (1729)
now they that had eaten were four thousand: and then he dismissed them.
now they that had eaten were four thousand: and then he dismissed them.
Simplified Cowboy Version
There were four thousand people and that was just counting the men.Jesus immediately sent everyone home and he and his cowboys
There were four thousand people and that was just counting the men.Jesus immediately sent everyone home and he and his cowboys
Contextual Overview
1At about this same time he again found himself with a hungry crowd on his hands. He called his disciples together and said, "This crowd is breaking my heart. They have stuck with me for three days, and now they have nothing to eat. If I send them home hungry, they'll faint along the way—some of them have come a long distance." 4 His disciples responded, "What do you expect us to do about it? Buy food out here in the desert?" 5 He asked, "How much bread do you have?" "Seven loaves," they said. 6So Jesus told the crowd to sit down on the ground. After giving thanks, he took the seven bread loaves, broke them into pieces, and gave them to his disciples so they could hand them out to the crowd. They also had a few fish. He pronounced a blessing over the fish and told his disciples to hand them out as well. The crowd ate its fill. Seven sacks of leftovers were collected. There were well over four thousand at the meal. Then he sent them home. He himself went straight to the boat with his disciples and set out for Dalmanoutha.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Reciprocal: Matthew 13:36 - Jesus Matthew 14:20 - and they took Matthew 15:37 - seven Mark 6:42 - General Luke 9:17 - eat Luke 18:31 - Behold John 6:12 - they
Cross-References
Psalms 116:7
I said to myself, "Relax and rest. God has showered you with blessings. Soul, you've been rescued from death; Eye, you've been rescued from tears; And you, Foot, were kept from stumbling."
I said to myself, "Relax and rest. God has showered you with blessings. Soul, you've been rescued from death; Eye, you've been rescued from tears; And you, Foot, were kept from stumbling."
Isaiah 60:8
"What's that we see in the distance, a cloud on the horizon, like doves darkening the sky? It's ships from the distant islands, the famous Tarshish ships Returning your children from faraway places, loaded with riches, with silver and gold, And backed by the name of your God , The Holy of Israel, showering you with splendor. Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings assist you in the conduct of worship. When I was angry I hit you hard. It's my desire now to be tender. Your Jerusalem gates will always be open —open house day and night!— Receiving deliveries of wealth from all nations, and their kings, the delivery boys! Any nation or kingdom that doesn't deliver will perish; those nations will be totally wasted. The rich woods of Lebanon will be delivered —all that cypress and oak and pine— To give a splendid elegance to my Sanctuary, as I make my footstool glorious. The descendants of your oppressor will come bowing and scraping to you. All who looked down at you in contempt will lick your boots. They'll confer a title on you: City of God , Zion of The Holy of Israel. Not long ago you were despised refuse— out-of-the-way, unvisited, ignored. But now I've put you on your feet, towering and grand forever, a joy to look at! When you suck the milk of nations and the breasts of royalty, You'll know that I, God , am your Savior, your Redeemer, Champion of Jacob. I'll give you only the best—no more hand-me-downs! Gold instead of bronze, silver instead of iron, bronze instead of wood, iron instead of stones. I'll install Peace to run your country, make Righteousness your boss. There'll be no more stories of crime in your land, no more robberies, no more vandalism. You'll name your main street Salvation Way, and install Praise Park at the center of town. You'll have no more need of the sun by day nor the brightness of the moon at night. God will be your eternal light, your God will bathe you in splendor. Your sun will never go down, your moon will never fade. I will be your eternal light. Your days of grieving are over. All your people will live right and well, in permanent possession of the land. They're the green shoot that I planted, planted with my own hands to display my glory. The runt will become a great tribe, the weakling become a strong nation. I am God . At the right time I'll make it happen."
"What's that we see in the distance, a cloud on the horizon, like doves darkening the sky? It's ships from the distant islands, the famous Tarshish ships Returning your children from faraway places, loaded with riches, with silver and gold, And backed by the name of your God , The Holy of Israel, showering you with splendor. Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings assist you in the conduct of worship. When I was angry I hit you hard. It's my desire now to be tender. Your Jerusalem gates will always be open —open house day and night!— Receiving deliveries of wealth from all nations, and their kings, the delivery boys! Any nation or kingdom that doesn't deliver will perish; those nations will be totally wasted. The rich woods of Lebanon will be delivered —all that cypress and oak and pine— To give a splendid elegance to my Sanctuary, as I make my footstool glorious. The descendants of your oppressor will come bowing and scraping to you. All who looked down at you in contempt will lick your boots. They'll confer a title on you: City of God , Zion of The Holy of Israel. Not long ago you were despised refuse— out-of-the-way, unvisited, ignored. But now I've put you on your feet, towering and grand forever, a joy to look at! When you suck the milk of nations and the breasts of royalty, You'll know that I, God , am your Savior, your Redeemer, Champion of Jacob. I'll give you only the best—no more hand-me-downs! Gold instead of bronze, silver instead of iron, bronze instead of wood, iron instead of stones. I'll install Peace to run your country, make Righteousness your boss. There'll be no more stories of crime in your land, no more robberies, no more vandalism. You'll name your main street Salvation Way, and install Praise Park at the center of town. You'll have no more need of the sun by day nor the brightness of the moon at night. God will be your eternal light, your God will bathe you in splendor. Your sun will never go down, your moon will never fade. I will be your eternal light. Your days of grieving are over. All your people will live right and well, in permanent possession of the land. They're the green shoot that I planted, planted with my own hands to display my glory. The runt will become a great tribe, the weakling become a strong nation. I am God . At the right time I'll make it happen."
Matthew 11:28
"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."
"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And they that had eaten were about four thousand,.... That is, men, besides women and children, as Matthew observes;
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and he sent them away; some that came dumb, with their speech, and deaf, with their hearing; others that were maimed, with perfect healing of their wounds, and with their limbs sound and whole; others that came lame, he dismissed leaping; and others that were blind, with their sight restored to them, and all of them full.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 15:32-39.
Mark 8:1
In those days - While in the wilderness, where he had cured the deaf-mute man.
Having nothing to eat - Having come unprovided, or having consumed what they had brought.
Mark 8:2
I have compassions - I pity their condition. I am disposed to relieve them.
Mark 8:9
Four thousand - Four thousand “men,” besides women and children. See Matthew 15:38. See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 15:32-39.
