Matthew 15:29-39

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 15:36

And he took the seven loaves and the fishes ,.... Into his hands, and lifted them up, that it might be seen, and observed, that there were no other food than these, that so the miracle might appear in its true light: and gave thanks ; to God for the provision, though it was so small, in the name of the whole company, according to the usage of the Jewish nation; who, if there were ten thousand F18 Misn. Beracot, c. 7. sect. 3. , one for the rest used to say, "let us bless the Lord... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 15:37

And they did all eat, and were filled ,.... Every one had a share of the provision, and that to full satisfaction; no one was overlooked and neglected, and everyone had as much as he could eat: and they took up of the broken meat that was left, seven baskets full . The disciples, after they had distributed to everyone his portion, went round, and collected the remaining fragments, and filled seven baskets therewith, according to the number of the loaves which were broken; and so had a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 15:38

And they that did eat, were four thousand men ,.... This number of men, as well as of the baskets of fragments, clearly shows this to be a distinct miracle from the former of this kind, recorded in Matthew 14:15 . There the number of men were five thousand, here four thousand; there the quantity of food was five loaves and two fishes, here seven loaves and a few fishes; there the number of the baskets of fragments was twelve, here seven; though the quantity might be as large; since the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 15:39

And he sent away the multitude,.... Dismissing them, either with a prayer for them, or with a suitable word of exhortation, to be thankful for the mercies, both spiritual and temporal, they had received, and behave agreeably in their lives and conversations: and took ship; being near the sea side, the sea of Galilee, and came into the coasts of Magdala: not far from Tiberias; for often mention is made of Magdala in the Talmud F19 T. Hieros. Sheviith, fol. 38. 4. Maaserot, fol. 50. 3.... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 15:29

Went up into a mountain - Το ορος , The mountain. "Meaning," says Wakefield, "some particular mountain which he was accustomed to frequent; for, whenever it is spoken of at a time when Jesus is in Galilee, it is always discriminated by the article. Compare Matthew 4:18 , with Matthew 5:1 ; and Matthew 13:54 , with Matthew 14:23 ; and Matthew 28:16 . I suppose it was mount Tabor." read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 15:30

Those that were - maimed - Κυλλους . Wetstein has fully proved that those who had lost a hand, foot, etc., were termed κυλλοι by the Greeks. Kypke has shown, from Hippocrates, that the word was also used to signify those who had distorted or dislocated legs, knees, hands, etc. Mr. Wakefield is fully of opinion that it means here those who had lost a limb, and brings an incontestable proof from Matthew 18:8 ; Mark 9:43 . "If thy hand cause thee to offend, Cut It Off; it is better for... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 15:31

The multitude wondered - And well they might, when they had such proofs of the miraculous power and love of God before their eyes. Blessed be God! the same miracles are continued in their spiritual reference. All the disorders of the soul are still cured by the power of Jesus. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 15:32

I have compassion, etc. - See a similar transaction explained, Matthew 14:14-22 ; (note). read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 15:33

Whence should we have so much bread in the wilderness, etc. - Human foresight, even in the followers of Christ, is very short. In a thousand instances, if we supply not its deficiency by faith, we shall be always embarrassed, and often miserable. This world is a desert, where nothing can be found to satisfy the soul of man, but the salvation which Christ has procured. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 15:37

They did all eat, and were filled - Εχορτασθησαν - they were satisfied. The husks of worldly pleasures may fill the man, but cannot satisfy the soul. A man may eat, and not be satisfied: it is the interest therefore of every follower of Christ to follow him till he be fed, and to feed on him till he be satisfied. read more

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