Mark 8:9

9 And about four thousand men ^[a] were present. And when Jesus had dismissed the crowd,

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

8 The people ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

9 And about four thousand men were present. And when Jesus had dismissed the crowd,

10 He immediately got into the boat with His disciples and went to the district of Dalmanutha.

11 Then the Pharisees came and began to argue with Jesus, testing Him by demanding from Him a sign from heaven.

Footnotes

• [a]. Men is implied here, that is, in addition to women and children; see Matthew 15:38.