Matthew 14:21
New International Version
The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.

New Living Translation
About 5,000 men were fed that day, in addition to all the women and children!

English Standard Version
And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Berean Standard Bible
About five thousand men were fed, besides women and children.

Berean Literal Bible
And those eating were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

King James Bible
And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children.

New King James Version
Now those who had eaten were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

New American Standard Bible
There were about five thousand men who ate, besides women and children.

NASB 1995
There were about five thousand men who ate, besides women and children.

NASB 1977
And there were about five thousand men who ate, aside from women and children.

Legacy Standard Bible
And there were about five thousand men who ate, besides women and children.

Amplified Bible
There were about 5,000 men who ate, besides women and children.

Christian Standard Bible
Now those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now those who ate were about 5,000 men, besides women and children.

American Standard Version
And they that did eat were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Contemporary English Version
There were about 5,000 men who ate, not counting the women and children.

English Revised Version
And they that did eat were about five thousand men, beside women an children.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
About five thousand men had eaten. (This number does not include the women and children who had eaten.)

Good News Translation
The number of men who ate was about five thousand, not counting the women and children.

International Standard Version
Now those who had eaten were about 5,000 men, besides women and children.

Majority Standard Bible
About five thousand men were fed, besides women and children.

NET Bible
Not counting women and children, there were about five thousand men who ate.

New Heart English Bible
Now those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Weymouth New Testament
Those who had eaten were about 5,000 adult men, without reckoning women and children.

World English Bible
Those who ate were about five thousand men, in addition to women and children.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and those eating were about five thousand men, apart from women and children.

Berean Literal Bible
And those eating were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Young's Literal Translation
and those eating were about five thousand men, apart from women and children.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they eating were five thousand men, besides women and children.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the number of them that did eat, was five thousand men, besides women and children.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now the number of those who ate was five thousand men, besides women and children.

New American Bible
Those who ate were about five thousand men, not counting women and children.

New Revised Standard Version
And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the men who ate were five thousand, not counting the women and children.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But those men who ate were 5,000, apart from the women and children.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Godbey New Testament
And the men eating were about five thousand, besides women and children.

Haweis New Testament
And they who had eaten, were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Mace New Testament
now they that had eaten, were about five thousand men, beside women and children.

Weymouth New Testament
Those who had eaten were about 5,000 adult men, without reckoning women and children.

Worrell New Testament
And those eating were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Worsley New Testament
Now they that had eaten were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Feeding of the Five Thousand
20They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. 21About five thousand men were fed, in addition to women and children. 22Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of Him to the other side, while He dismissed the crowds.…

Cross References
John 6:10-13
“Have the people sit down,” Jesus said. Now there was plenty of grass in that place, so the men sat down, about five thousand of them. / Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. / And when everyone was full, He said to His disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over, so that nothing will be wasted.” ...

Mark 6:41-44
Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke the loaves. Then He gave them to His disciples to set before the people. And He divided the two fish among them all. / They all ate and were satisfied, / and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish. ...

Luke 9:14-17
(There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” / They did so, and everyone was seated. / Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples to set before the people. ...

2 Kings 4:42-44
Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. / But his servant asked, “How am I to set twenty loaves before a hundred men?” “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha, “for this is what the LORD says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” / So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD.

Exodus 16:15-18
When the Israelites saw it, they asked one another, “What is it?” For they did not know what it was. So Moses told them, “It is the bread that the LORD has given you to eat. / This is what the LORD has commanded: ‘Each one is to gather as much as he needs. You may take an omer for each person in your tent.’” / So the Israelites did this. Some gathered more, and some less. ...

John 6:5-9
When Jesus looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where can we buy bread for these people to eat?” / But He was asking this to test him, for He knew what He was about to do. / Philip answered, “Two hundred denarii would not buy enough bread for each of them to have a small piece.” ...

Mark 8:19-20
When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces did you collect?” “Twelve,” they answered. / “And when I broke the seven loaves for the four thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces did you collect?” “Seven,” they said.

Matthew 15:34-38
“How many loaves do you have?” Jesus asked. “Seven,” they replied, “and a few small fish.” / And He instructed the crowd to sit down on the ground. / Taking the seven loaves and the fish, He gave thanks and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. ...

John 6:26-27
Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it is not because you saw these signs that you are looking for Me, but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. / Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”

Psalm 78:19-25
They spoke against God, saying, “Can God really prepare a table in the wilderness? / When He struck the rock, water gushed out and torrents raged. But can He also give bread or supply His people with meat?” / Therefore the LORD heard and was filled with wrath; so a fire was kindled against Jacob, and His anger flared against Israel, ...

John 6:1-4
After this, Jesus crossed to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias). / A large crowd followed Him because they saw the signs He was performing on the sick. / Then Jesus went up on the mountain and sat down with His disciples. ...

Numbers 11:21-23
But Moses replied, “Here I am among 600,000 men on foot, yet You say, ‘I will give them meat, and they will eat for a month.’ / If all our flocks and herds were slaughtered for them, would they have enough? Or if all the fish in the sea were caught for them, would they have enough?” / The LORD answered Moses, “Is the LORD’s arm too short? Now you will see whether or not My word will come to pass.”

Matthew 16:9-10
Do you still not understand? Do you not remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered? / Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered?

John 6:14-15
When the people saw the sign that Jesus had performed, they began to say, “Truly this is the Prophet who is to come into the world.” / Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself.

Deuteronomy 8:3
He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.


Treasury of Scripture

And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children.

about.

John 6:10
And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.

Acts 4:4,34
Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand…

2 Corinthians 9:8-11
And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: …

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Matthew 14
1. Herod's opinion of Jesus.
3. Wherefore John Baptist was beheaded.
13. Jesus departs into a solitary place,
15. where he feeds five thousand men with five loves and two fishes.
22. He walks on the sea to his disciples;
34. and landing at Gennesaret,
35. heals the sick who touch of the hem of his garment.














About five thousand men
The phrase "about five thousand men" highlights the magnitude of the miracle performed by Jesus. The Greek word for "men" here is "ἀνδρές" (andres), specifically referring to adult males, which was a common way of counting in ancient times. This method of counting reflects the cultural and societal norms of the period, where men were often the primary figures in public gatherings. The number "five thousand" signifies not just a large crowd but also a significant logistical challenge, underscoring the miraculous nature of the feeding. Historically, this event is one of the few miracles recorded in all four Gospels, emphasizing its importance in Jesus' ministry and its impact on His followers.

were fed
The phrase "were fed" comes from the Greek "ἐχορτάσθησαν" (echortasthēsan), meaning to be satisfied or filled. This word choice indicates that the people were not just given a small portion but were fully satisfied, highlighting the abundance of God's provision. In a spiritual sense, this feeding symbolizes the sufficiency of Christ to meet all needs, both physical and spiritual. The act of feeding such a large crowd with limited resources demonstrates Jesus' divine authority and compassion, serving as a foretaste of the heavenly banquet and the spiritual nourishment He offers to all who follow Him.

in addition to women and children
The inclusion of "in addition to women and children" is significant, as it acknowledges the presence of a much larger group than the initial count of five thousand men. This phrase suggests that the total number of people fed could have been upwards of fifteen to twenty thousand, considering the cultural context where families often traveled together. The mention of women and children highlights the inclusivity of Jesus' ministry, breaking societal norms that often marginalized these groups. It serves as a reminder of the comprehensive nature of God's kingdom, where all are welcome and provided for, regardless of social status or gender. This detail enriches the narrative, illustrating the vastness of the miracle and the boundless compassion of Christ.

(21) Beside women and children.--St. Matthew is the only Evangelist who mentions their presence, but all the four use the word which emphasises the fact that all the five thousand were men. As the crowd had come in many cases from considerable distances, the women and children were probably few in number, were grouped together by themselves, and were not counted, so that the round number dwelt in men's minds without reference to them.

Verse 21. - And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children. Only Matthew mentions the presence of other than men. We may assume that no great number of women and children were there; and this, considering the distance that most had been obliged to go (ver. 13), is what we should expect. "Observe here the diminutive παιδίων, little children, whom their mothers either carried in their arms or led by the hand" (Meyer).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
About
ὡσεὶ (hōsei)
Adverb
Strong's 5616: As if, as it were, like; with numbers: about. From hos and ei; as if.

five thousand
πεντακισχίλιοι (pentakischilioi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4000: Five thousand. From pentakis and chilioi; five times a thousand.

men
ἄνδρες (andres)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.

were
ἦσαν (ēsan)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

fed,
ἐσθίοντες (esthiontes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2068: Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat.

in addition to
χωρὶς (chōris)
Preposition
Strong's 5565: Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from.

women
γυναικῶν (gynaikōn)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 1135: A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

children.
παιδίων (paidiōn)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 3813: Neuter diminutive of pais; a childling, i.e., an infant, or a half-grown boy or girl; figuratively, an immature Christian.


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