Bible Strands
Matthew 15:37
They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrative records the immediate aftermath of Jesus distributing multiplied loaves and fish to a large crowd. The disciples gather the remaining food after the people have finished eating.
The words — The text uses ἐχορτάσθησαν (echortasthēsan) to state "were satisfied," and περισσεῦον (perisseuon) to denote "is remaindering" or "left over." These terms anchor the account in physical consumption and measurable surplus.
The thread — Matthew 14:20 records the same sequence of eating, satisfaction, and collecting leftovers, but notes twelve basketfuls remained. Psalm 107:9 states that God satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.
Why it lands — The verse documents a completed distribution followed by a specific quantity of collected fragments. It requires the reader to observe the exact number gathered and the fulfillment of the crowd's hunger without importing external symbolism.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets full.
Cross-references
- Psalms 107:9 For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.
- Matthew 14:20 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
- Mark 8:19 When I broke the five loaves for the five thousand, how many basketfuls of broken pieces did you collect?” “Twelve,” they answered.
- Matthew 15:33 The disciples replied, “Where in this desolate place could we find enough bread to feed such a large crowd?”
- Matthew 16:9 Do you still not understand? Do you not remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered?
- Mark 8:8 The people ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
- Luke 1:53 He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty.