Mark 8:9

9 The number fed were about 4,000. Then He sent them away,

Mark 8:9 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 8:9

And they that had eaten were about four thousand
That is, men, besides women and children, as Matthew observes; (See Gill on Matthew 15:38).

and he sent them away;
some that came dumb, with their speech, and deaf, with their hearing; others that were maimed, with perfect healing of their wounds, and with their limbs sound and whole; others that came lame, he dismissed leaping; and others that were blind, with their sight restored to them, and all of them full.

Mark 8:9 In-Context

7 They had also a few small fish. He blessed them, and He told His disciples to distribute these also.

8 So the people ate an abundant meal; and what remained over they picked up and carried away--seven hampers of broken pieces.

9 The number fed were about 4,000. Then He sent them away,

10 and at once going on board with His disciples He came into the district of Dalmanutha.

11 The Pharisees followed Him and began to dispute with Him, asking Him for a sign in the sky, to make trial of Him.