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⸂ Ἀκούσας hear ἀκούω akoúō a primary verb; to hear (in various senses) give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, Ἰησοῦς Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus ἀνεχώρησεν return ἀναχωρέω anachōréō from G303 (ἀνά) and G5562 (χωρέω); to retire depart, give place, go (turn) aside, withdraw self ἐκεῖθεν thence ἐκεῖθεν ekeîthen from G1563 (ἐκεῖ); thence from that place, (from) thence, there ἐν in ἐν en a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (mediall πλοίῳ ship πλοῖον ploîon from G4126 (πλέω); a sailer, i.e. vessel ship(-ing) εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( ἔρημον deserted ἔρημος érēmos lonesome, i.e. (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, G5561 (χώρα) being implied) desert, desolate, solitary, wilder τόπον place τόπος tópos apparently a primary word; a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas G5561 (χώρα) is a large but parti κατʼ down from κατά katá a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dat ἰδίαν one's own ἴδιος ídios pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate X his acquaintance, when they were alone, apart, · καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἀκούσαντες hear ἀκούω akoúō a primary verb; to hear (in various senses) give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὄχλοι crowd ὄχλος óchlos from a derivative of G2192 (ἔχω) (meaning a vehicle); a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extensio ἠκολούθησαν accompany ἀκολουθέω akolouthéō from G1 (Α) (as a particle of union) and (a road); properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. to accompany (specially, a αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive πεζῇ on foot πεζῇ pezēi dative case feminine of a derivative of G4228 (πούς) (as adverb); foot-wise, i.e. by walking a- (on) foot ἀπὸ from ἀπό apó a primary particle; off, i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or fig τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πόλεων city πόλις pólis probably from the same as G4171 (πόλεμος), or perhaps from G4183 (πολύς); a town (properly, with walls, of greater or le .
When Jesus heard about John, He withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. But the crowds found out about it and followed Him on foot from the towns.
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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ⸀ ἐξελθὼν come out ἐξέρχομαι exérchomai from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to issue (literally or figuratively) come (forth, out), depart (out of), escape, ge εἶδεν see ὁράω horáō properly, to stare at (compare G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)), i.e. (by implication) to discern clearly (physically or mentally); by πολὺν much πολύς polýs including the forms from the alternate ; (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbi ὄχλον crowd ὄχλος óchlos from a derivative of G2192 (ἔχω) (meaning a vehicle); a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extensio , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐσπλαγχνίσθη pity on σπλαγχνίζομαι splanchnízomai middle voice from G4698 (σπλάγχνον); to have the bowels yearn, i.e. (figuratively) feel sympathy, to pity have (be moved ἐπʼ on ἐπί epí a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (w αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐθεράπευσεν care for θεραπεύω therapeúō from the same as G2324 (θεράπων); to wait upon menially, i.e. (figuratively) to adore (God), or (specially) to relieve ( τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἀρρώστους infirm ἄῤῥωστος árrhōstos from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and a presumed derivative of G4517 (ῥώννυμι); infirm sick (folk, -ly) αὐτῶν he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .
When He stepped ashore and saw a large crowd, He had compassion on them and healed their sick.
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ὀψίας late ὄψιος ópsios from G3796 (ὀψέ); late; feminine (as noun) afternoon (early eve) or nightfall (later eve) even(-ing, (-tide)) δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng γενομένης come into being γίνομαι gínomai a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be (gen-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come i προσῆλθον come near προσέρχομαι prosérchomai from G4314 (πρός) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι) (including its alternate); to approach, i.e. (literally) come near, visit, or (fig αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ⸀ μαθηταὶ disciple μαθητής mathētḗs from G3129 (μανθάνω); a learner, i.e. pupil disciple λέγοντες say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh · Ἔρημός deserted ἔρημος érēmos lonesome, i.e. (by implication) waste (usually as a noun, G5561 (χώρα) being implied) desert, desolate, solitary, wilder ἐστιν is εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, τόπος place τόπος tópos apparently a primary word; a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas G5561 (χώρα) is a large but parti καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἡ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὥρα hour ὥρα hṓra apparently a primary word; an hour (literally or figuratively) day, hour, instant, season, X short, (even-)tide, (high) ἤδη now ἤδη ḗdē apparently from G2228 (ἤ) (or possibly G2229 (ἦ)) and G1211 (δή); even now already, (even) now (already), by this time παρῆλθεν come παρέρχομαι parérchomai from G3844 (παρά) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to come near or aside, i.e. to approach (arrive), go by (or away), (figuratively) · ἀπόλυσον release ἀπολύω apolýō from G575 (ἀπό) and G3089 (λύω); to free fully, i.e. (literally) relieve, release, dismiss (reflexively, depart), or (fi τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὄχλους crowd ὄχλος óchlos from a derivative of G2192 (ἔχω) (meaning a vehicle); a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extensio , ἵνα so that ἵνα hína probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) (through the demonstrative idea; compare G3588 (ὁ)); in orde ἀπελθόντες come or go away from ἀπέρχομαι apérchomai from G575 (ἀπό) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or f εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὰς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κώμας village κώμη kṓmē from G2749 (κεῖμαι); a hamlet (as if laid down) town, village ἀγοράσωσιν buy ἀγοράζω agorázō from G58 (ἀγορά); properly, to go to market, i.e. (by implication) to purchase; specially, to redeem buy, redeem ἑαυτοῖς himself ἑαυτοῦ heautoû from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive case (dative case or accusative case) of G846 (αὐτός); him- βρώματα food of any kind βρῶμα brōma from the base of G977 (βιβρώσκω); food (literally or figuratively), especially (ceremonially) articles allowed or forbid .
When evening came, the disciples came to Him and said, “This is a desolate place, and the hour is already late. Dismiss the crowds so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.”
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ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng Ἰησοῦς Jesus Ἰησοῦς Iēsoûs of Hebrew origin (H03091); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Jesus εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · Οὐ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no χρείαν need χρεία chreía from the base of G5530 (χράομαι) or G5534 (χρή); employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, req ἔχουσιν have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess ἀπελθεῖν come or go away from ἀπέρχομαι apérchomai from G575 (ἀπό) and G2064 (ἔρχομαι); to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or f · δότε give δίδωμι dídōmi a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide αὐτοῖς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive ὑμεῖς you σύ sý the personal pronoun of the second person singular; thou thou φαγεῖν eat φάγω phágō a primary verb (used as an alternate of G2068 (ἐσθίω) in certain tenses); to eat (literally or figuratively) eat, meat .
“They do not need to go away,” Jesus replied. “You give them something to eat.”
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οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng λέγουσιν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh αὐτῷ he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive · Οὐκ not οὐ ou a primary word; the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), no ἔχομεν have ἔχω échō a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possess ὧδε here ὧδε hōde from an adverb form of G3592 (ὅδε); in this same spot, i.e. here or hither here, hither, (in) this place, there εἰ if εἰ ei a primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether μὴ not μή mḗ a primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 (οὐ) expresses an absolute denial); (adverb) not, (conjunction) πέντε five πέντε pénte a primary number; five five ἄρτους food ἄρτος ártos from G142 (αἴρω); bread (as raised) or a loaf (shew-)bread, loaf καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too δύο two δύο dýo a primary numeral; two both, twain, two ἰχθύας fish ἰχθύς ichthýs a fish fish .
“We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.
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ὁ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng εἶπεν say λέγω légō a primary verb; properly, to lay forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; wh · Φέρετέ carry φέρω phérō a primary verb (for which other, and apparently not cognate ones are used in certain tenses only; namely, ; and ; to bea μοι I ἐγώ egṓ a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me ⸂ ὧδε here ὧδε hōde from an adverb form of G3592 (ὅδε); in this same spot, i.e. here or hither here, hither, (in) this place, there αὐτούς he αὐτός autós from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of G109 (ἀήρ) through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive .
“Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said.
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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too κελεύσας command κελεύω keleúō from a primary (to urge on); hail; to incite by word, i.e. order bid, (at, give) command(-ment) τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὄχλους crowd ὄχλος óchlos from a derivative of G2192 (ἔχω) (meaning a vehicle); a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extensio ἀνακλιθῆναι make to recline ἀνακλίνω anaklínō from G303 (ἀνά) and G2827 (κλίνω); to lean back lay, (make) sit down ἐπὶ on ἐπί epí a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (w ⸂ τοῦ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, χόρτου grass χόρτος chórtos apparently a primary word; a court or garden, i.e. (by implication, of pasture) herbage or vegetation blade, grass, hay , λαβὼν receive λαμβάνω lambánō a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applicati τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, πέντε five πέντε pénte a primary number; five five ἄρτους food ἄρτος ártos from G142 (αἴρω); bread (as raised) or a loaf (shew-)bread, loaf καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δύο two δύο dýo a primary numeral; two both, twain, two ἰχθύας fish ἰχθύς ichthýs a fish fish , ἀναβλέψας look up ἀναβλέπω anablépō from G303 (ἀνά) and G991 (βλέπω); to look up; by implication, to recover sight look (up), see, receive sight εἰς into εἰς eis a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose ( τὸν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, οὐρανὸν heaven οὐρανός ouranós perhaps from the same as G3735 (ὄρος) (through the idea of elevation); the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of Go εὐλόγησεν bless εὐλογέω eulogéō from a compound of G2095 (εὖ) and G3056 (λόγος); to speak well of, i.e. (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benedi καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too κλάσας break κλάω kláō a primary verb; to break (specially, of bread) break ἔδωκεν give δίδωμι dídōmi a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide τοῖς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, μαθηταῖς disciple μαθητής mathētḗs from G3129 (μανθάνω); a learner, i.e. pupil disciple τοὺς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ἄρτους food ἄρτος ártos from G142 (αἴρω); bread (as raised) or a loaf (shew-)bread, loaf οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng μαθηταὶ disciple μαθητής mathētḗs from G3129 (μανθάνω); a learner, i.e. pupil disciple τοῖς the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, ὄχλοις crowd ὄχλος óchlos from a derivative of G2192 (ἔχω) (meaning a vehicle); a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extensio .
And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.
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καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἔφαγον eat φάγω phágō a primary verb (used as an alternate of G2068 (ἐσθίω) in certain tenses); to eat (literally or figuratively) eat, meat πάντες all πᾶς pâs including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole all (manner of, means), alw καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἐχορτάσθησαν feed χορτάζω chortázō from G5528 (χόρτος); to fodder, i.e. (generally) to gorge (supply food in abundance) feed, fill, satisfy , καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too ἦραν raise αἴρω aírō a primary root; to lift up; by implication, to take up or away; figuratively, to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (th τὸ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, περισσεῦον exceed περισσεύω perisseúō from G4053 (περισσός); to superabound (in quantity or quality), be in excess, be superfluous; also (transitively) to cau τῶν the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, κλασμάτων fragment κλάσμα klásma from G2806 (κλάω); a piece (bit) broken, fragment δώδεκα twelve δώδεκα dṓdeka from G1417 (δύο) and G1176 (δέκα); two and ten, i.e. a dozen twelve κοφίνους large basket κόφινος kóphinos of uncertain derivation; a (small) basket basket πλήρεις full πλήρης plḗrēs from G4130 (πλήθω); replete, or covered over; by analogy, complete full .
They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
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οἱ the ὁ ho the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) the, this, that, one, he, she, δὲ and δέ dé a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc. also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in Eng ἐσθίοντες eat ἐσθίω esthíō strengthened for a primary (to eat); used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by G5315 (φάγω); to eat (usual ἦσαν were εἰμί eimí the first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist (used only when ἄνδρες male human being ἀνήρ anḗr a primary word (compare G444 (ἄνθρωπος)); a man (properly as an individual male) fellow, husband, man, sir ὡσεὶ as if ὡσεί hōseí from G5613 (ὡς) and G1487 (εἰ); as if about, as (it had been, it were), like (as) πεντακισχίλιοι five thousand πεντακισχίλιοι pentakischílioi from G3999 (πεντάκις) and G5507 (χίλιοι); five times a thousand five thousand χωρὶς apart from χωρίς chōrís adverb from G5561 (χώρα); at a space, i.e. separately or apart from (often as preposition) beside, by itself, without γυναικῶν woman γυνή gynḗ probably from the base of G1096 (γίνομαι); a woman; specially, a wife wife, woman καὶ and καί kaí apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too παιδίων little child παιδίον paidíon neuter diminutive of G3816 (παῖς); a childling (of either sex), i.e. (properly), an infant, or (by extension) a half-gro .
About five thousand men were fed, besides women and children.