Matthew 16:10
New International Version
Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered?

New Living Translation
Or the 4,000 I fed with seven loaves, and the large baskets of leftovers you picked up?

English Standard Version
Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many baskets you gathered?

Berean Standard Bible
Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered?

Berean Literal Bible
Nor the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many baskets you gathered?

King James Bible
Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?

New King James Version
Nor the seven loaves of the four thousand and how many large baskets you took up?

New American Standard Bible
Nor the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many large baskets you picked up?

NASB 1995
“Or the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many large baskets full you picked up?

NASB 1977
“Or the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many large baskets you took up?

Legacy Standard Bible
Or the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many large baskets full you picked up?

Amplified Bible
Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many large baskets you picked up?

Christian Standard Bible
Or the seven loaves for the four thousand and how many large baskets you collected?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Or the seven loaves for the 4,000 and how many large baskets you collected?

American Standard Version
Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?

Contemporary English Version
And what about the 4,000 people and all those baskets of leftovers from only seven loaves of bread?

English Revised Version
Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Don't you remember the seven loaves for the four thousand and how many large baskets you filled?

Good News Translation
And what about the seven loaves for the four thousand men? How many baskets did you fill?

International Standard Version
or the seven loaves for the 4,000 and how many baskets you collected?

Majority Standard Bible
Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered?

NET Bible
Or the seven loaves for the four thousand and how many baskets you took up?

New Heart English Bible
Nor the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up?

Webster's Bible Translation
Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?

Weymouth New Testament
nor the 4,000 and the seven loaves, and how many hampers you carried away?

World English Bible
or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up?
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Nor the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up?

Berean Literal Bible
Nor the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many baskets you gathered?

Young's Literal Translation
nor the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?

Smith's Literal Translation
Nor the seven loaves of four thousand, and how many wicker baskets ye took?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Nor the seven loaves among four thousand men, and how many baskets you took up?

Catholic Public Domain Version
Or the seven loaves among the four thousand men, and how many baskets you took up?

New American Bible
Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up?

New Revised Standard Version
Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many baskets you gathered?
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Neither the seven loaves of bread of the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up?

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“Neither those seven loaves of the 4,000 and how many round baskets you took up?”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Nor the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up?

Godbey New Testament
Nor the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up?

Haweis New Testament
Nor the seven loaves among the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?

Mace New Testament
nor the seven loaves among the four thousand, and how many baskets ye carried away?

Weymouth New Testament
nor the 4,000 and the seven loaves, and how many hampers you carried away?

Worrell New Testament
Nor the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?

Worsley New Testament
nor the seven loaves among four thousand, and how many baskets-full ye took away?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Leaven to Beware
9Do you still not understand? Do you not remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered? 10Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered? 11How do you not understand that I was not telling you about bread? But beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.”…

Cross References
Matthew 14:17-21
“We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. / “Bring them here to Me,” Jesus said. / 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. ...

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.

John 6:9-13
“Here is a boy with five barley loaves and two small fish. But what difference will these make among so many?” / “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. ...

Mark 6:38-44
“Go and see how many loaves you have,” He told them. And after checking, they said, “Five—and two fish.” / Then Jesus directed them to have the people sit in groups on the green grass. / So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties. ...

Luke 9:12-17
As the day neared its end, the Twelve came to Jesus and said, “Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside for lodging and provisions. For we are in a desolate place here.” / But Jesus told them, “You give them something to eat.” “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered, “unless we go and buy food for all these people.” / (There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” ...

John 6:1-14
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. ...

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 16:4-15
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will rain down bread from heaven for you. Each day the people are to go out and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test whether or not they will follow My instructions. / Then on the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on the other days.” / So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites, “This evening you will know that it was the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, ...

Numbers 11:7-9
Now the manna resembled coriander seed, and its appearance was like that of gum resin. / The people walked around and gathered it, ground it on a handmill or crushed it in a mortar, then boiled it in a cooking pot or shaped it into cakes. It tasted like pastry baked with fine oil. / When the dew fell on the camp at night, the manna would fall with it.

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, ...

Psalm 105:40
They asked, and He brought quail and satisfied them with the bread of heaven.

Isaiah 55:2
Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods.

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.”

John 6:32-35
Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. / For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” / “Sir,” they said, “give us this bread at all times.” ...

John 6:48-51
I am the bread of life. / Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, yet they died. / This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that anyone may eat of it and not die. ...


Treasury of Scripture

Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up?

Matthew 15:34,38
And Jesus saith unto them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven, and a few little fishes…

Mark 8:5-9,17-21
And he asked them, How many loaves have ye? And they said, Seven…

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Matthew 16
1. The Pharisees require a sign.
5. Jesus warns his disciples of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.
13. The people's opinion of Jesus,
16. and Peter's confession of him.
21. Jesus foretells his death;
23. reproves Peter for dissuading him from it;
24. and admonishes those who will follow him, to bear the cross.














Or the seven loaves
This phrase refers to the miraculous feeding of the four thousand, an event distinct from the feeding of the five thousand. The "seven loaves" symbolize God's perfect provision and completeness, as the number seven often represents in biblical numerology. In the Greek, "loaves" (ἄρτους, artous) signifies basic sustenance, reminding us of God's ability to meet our needs abundantly. Historically, bread was a staple in the ancient Near Eastern diet, underscoring the miracle's significance in a context where food scarcity was common.

for the four thousand
The feeding of the four thousand is recorded in Matthew 15:32-39. This miracle, like the feeding of the five thousand, demonstrates Jesus' compassion and divine authority. The number "four thousand" indicates a large crowd, emphasizing the magnitude of the miracle. In the cultural context, gatherings of such size were significant, often associated with important teachings or events. This miracle also highlights the inclusivity of Jesus' ministry, as it likely involved Gentiles, reflecting the expanding reach of the Gospel.

and how many basketfuls you gathered?
The term "basketfuls" (σπυρίδας, spyridas) refers to large baskets used for carrying provisions. The gathering of leftovers signifies God's provision exceeding immediate needs, a theme consistent throughout Scripture. The act of gathering underscores stewardship and the importance of recognizing and preserving God's blessings. Historically, the collection of leftovers would have been a practical necessity, ensuring nothing was wasted, aligning with Jewish customs of resourcefulness and gratitude.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
[Or]
οὐδὲ (oude)
Conjunction
Strong's 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.

the
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

seven
ἑπτὰ (hepta)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2033: Seven. A primary number; seven.

loaves
ἄρτους (artous)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 740: Bread, a loaf, food. From airo; bread or a loaf.

for the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

four thousand,
τετρακισχιλίων (tetrakischiliōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 5070: Four thousand. From the multiplicative adverb of tessares and chilioi; four times a thousand.

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

how many
πόσας (posas)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 4214: How much, how great, how many. From an absolute pos and hos; interrogative pronoun how much (plural) many).

basketfuls
σπυρίδας (spyridas)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 4711: A plaited basket. From speiro; a hamper or lunch-receptacle.

you gathered?
ἐλάβετε (elabete)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 2983: (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of.


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