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Luke 5:6

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What does Luke 5:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And when they had done this, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes; and their nets were breaking;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And when they had done this, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes; and their nets were breaking;
Luke 5:6 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 5

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3And he entered into one of the boats, which was Simon`s, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the multitudes out of the boat.
4And when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Put out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.
5And Simon answered and said, Master, we toiled all night, and took nothing: but at thy word I will let down the nets.
6And when they had done this, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes; and their nets were breaking;
7and they beckoned unto their partners in the other boat, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink.
8But Simon Peter, when he saw it, fell down at Jesus` knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord.
9For he was amazed, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken;
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And when they had done this, etc.] Had put the ship out further to sea, and had let down their net: they enclosed a great multitude of fish; in their net, which by the secret divine power of Christ, were gathered together just in that place, where by his order they cast the net: and their net brake; with the weight and number, of the fishes, yet not so as to let the fish out; the Arabic version reads, “it was within a little that their nets were broke”: they were just upon breaking, the draught was so numerous, the struggling so great, and the weight so heavy.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“net brake--rather "was breaking," or "beginning to break," as in Luk 5:7, "beginning to sink."”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Their net brake - Or their net “began” to break, or was “about” to break. This is all that is implied in the Greek word. If their nets had actually “broken,” as our English word seems to suppose, the fish would have escaped; but no more is meant than that there was such a multitude of fishes that their net was “on the point” of being torn asunder. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Their net brake - Began to tear. Luke 5:8”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“they enclosed: Kg2 4:3-7; Ecc 11:6; Joh 21:6-11; Act 2:41, Act 4:4; Co1 15:58; Gal 6:9 Luke 5:7”
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