Mark 8:9

9 And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he dismissed them.

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

8 So they ate, and were satisfied: and they took up of the fragments that were left, seven baskets.

9 And they that had eaten were about four thousand: and he dismissed them.

10 And forthwith he entered into a boat with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha.

11 And the Pharisees came forth, and began to question with him, seeking from him a sign from heaven, tempting him.