Mark 6:53

“And when they had passed over, etc..] The lake of Gennesaret, or sea of “Galilee”, they came into the land of Gennesaret; (see Gill on “<401434>Matthew 14:34”); to Capernaum, as appears from (<430617>John 6:17,24) for Capernaum was in the land of Gennesaret; to which agrees what Josephus says, that the land of Gennesaret was watered with a very excellent spring, which the inhabitants of that place called Capernaum f128: and drew to the shore: this is omitted in the Syriac and Persic versions: and the Arabic reads, “and they cast anchors”.”

“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 14:22-36. Mark 6:52 They considered not the miracle of the loaves - They did not remember or call to mind the “power” which Jesus had shown in feeding the five thousand by a miracle, and that, having done that, he had power also to save them from the storm. Their heart was hardened - Their “mind” was dull to perceive it. This does not mean that they were “opposed” to Jesus, or that they had what we denominate “hardness of heart,” but simply that they were slow to perceive his power. They did not quickly learn, as they ought to have done, that he had all power, and could therefore allay the storm. The word “heart” is frequently used in this…”

“Mat 14:34; Joh 6:21. Next: Mark Chapter 7”

“6:53-56 This summary of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee emphasizes his great popularity and healing ability. 6:53 Gennesaret refers to a fertile plain, 3.5 miles long by 0.5 miles wide (5.6 by 0.8 kilometers), between Tiberias and Capernaum on the northwest coast of the Sea of Galilee. The original journey was to Bethsaida (6:45), so perhaps the winds (6:48) blew the ship off course and they landed at Gennesaret. Alternatively, 6:45 might indicate the direction of the journey (i.e., northeast) and not the actual goal of the voyage.”

“the land: Mat 14:34-36; Luk 5:1; Joh 6:24 Mark 6:54”