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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:15-21

§ 63. MIRACLE OF FEEDING THE FIVE THOUSAND, Matthew 14:15-21 . The fullest account is given in Mark 6:34-44; and some additional particulars are furnished in John 6:1-14. The precise spot where this miracle was performed is not certainly known; but the most reliable opinion, we think, is that of Dr. Thomson, who, in view of all the facts detailed 15-33, is very sure that it was at Butaiha, an appendage to Bethsaida lying to its southwest, along the shore of the lake. He says, speaking of... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:17

17. They say Andrew in particular speaks for the rest, that the food is carried by a lad. So that a boy carries the rations of more than five thousand persons. These barley-loaves were an inferior kind of food. Tholuck quotes in proof the Talmud. “Jochanan says: The barley has become beautiful. The reply is: Say that to the horses and asses.” The loaves were a large thin cake or biscuit made probably of barley, about half an inch thick, to be broken and not cut. We never read of bread... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:19

19. On the grass It is called a desert as being uninhabited, not as being barren. It seems to have been a grassy plain. Sit down In parties, or as we may say, in separate tables, as Mark informs us. Thus the whole was more orderly. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:20

20. All eat, and were filled Like the widow’s cruse of oil, when a part was taken, its place was instantly supplied by divine power. The loaf remained still as large when the piece was broken off, and each piece in hand imperceptibly became large as the loaf. Was this an original act of creation? Not necessarily. He who guided through the water the fishes to Peter’s net could guide the invisible atomic elements, in however gaseous a form through the air, to form upon the loaf, the material... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:21

21. Five thousand men besides So that we know not the full number John informs us that the passover was near, and doubtless these were a caravan on their way to Jerusalem. They were led out of the way to follow the wonders of the true paschal lamb. On this miracle we may remark: 1 . It bears a striking analogy to the miracle of changing the water into wine. It is not indeed, like that, a sensible transformation; but both are a hastening of a natural process by Him who thereby claims to... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:22

§ 64. THE MIRACULOUS WALKING ON THE SEA, Matthew 14:22-33 . 22. Constrained his disciples Why were they unwilling to go? We should be wholly at a loss to know, did not John (John 6:15) state the fact that the multitude wished to make Jesus a king. It is therefore highly probable that the disciples were anxious to stay and see his promotion to the Jewish crown. But this design of the multitude was alike contrary to the divine order, and likely to expose Jesus to the hostility of Herod... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:23

23. Up into a mountain The natural position of the locality seems to fix with a singular certainty what mountain this was. A mountain at the extreme southeast margin of Butaiha shuts down upon the lake. This was doubtless the scene of our Lord’s midnight prayer. By day it would have commanded a view of the lake, the storm, and the tossing boat of the disciples. Evening was come This is the second, or later evening, of which the evening in Matthew 14:15 was the earlier, or afternoon. The... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:24

24. Tossed with waves… wind was contrary ”Through one of the deep ravines, which have been described as breaking through the hills to the shore, there came down a storm of wind on the lake.” Stanley. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:25

25. Fourth watch of the night A watch is the regular period which a soldier or sentinel keeps guard by night before he is relieved by a successor. The ancient Jewish watches were three a night, the middle being at midnight. But just before Matthew wrote, the Jews had adopted the Roman custom of four watches of three hours each. These watches began at six, nine, twelve, and three, so that it was about three in the morning that our Lord made himself visible to his disciples. The disciples,... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 14:27

27. It is I So does the Christian in the time of trial recognize the presence and cheering voice of his Saviour. read more

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