Mark 8:7

They also had a few small fish, and Jesus blessed them and ordered that these be set before them as well.

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — Jesus addresses the disciples while a crowd sits on the ground after receiving distributed bread. He speaks regarding the additional fish present among the people before they are served.

The words — εὐλογήσας (eulogēsas) means "having blessed," and εἶπεν (eipen) translates to "He ordered." These verbs record Jesus consecrating the fish and directing their placement before the crowd.

The thread — The combination of bread and fish in a feeding event is noted in Matthew 14:19. The gathering of leftover fragments after the meal is recorded in Mark 8:8.

Why it lands — The text states that Jesus blessed the fish and commanded their distribution without describing a breaking action. Readers must note the specific sequence of blessing and serving before applying broader miracle narratives.

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The Greek words

καὶkaiAnd εἶχονeichonthey had ἰχθύδιαichthudiasmall fish ὀλίγα·oligaa few;καὶkaiAnd εὐλογήσαςeulogēsashaving blessed αὐτὰautathem εἶπενeipenHe ordered καὶkaialso ταῦταtautathese παρατιθέναι.paratithenaito be set before [them].

King James Version

And they had a few small fishes: and he blessed, and commanded to set them also before them.

Cross-references

Matthew 14:19 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.
Luke 6:41 Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye but fail to notice the beam in your own eye?
Luke 24:41 While they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”
John 21:5 So He called out to them, “Children, do you have any fish?” “No,” they answered.
John 21:8 The other disciples came ashore in the boat. They dragged in the net full of fish, for they were not far from land, only about a hundred yards.