Mark 8:7

“And they had a few small fishes, etc..] Which they also acquainted Christ with, and brought out unto him: and he blessed, and commanded to set them also before [them]. It looks, by this account, as if the fishes were blessed, and brake, and distributed separately, alter the blessing, breaking, and distribution of the bread; and so the Syriac version renders it, “upon whom also he blessed”; and the Persic thus, “and he also blessed the fishes”; but, according to Matthew they were both blessed, and brake, and distributed together, as it is highly reasonable to suppose they were both ate together; (see Gill on “<401536>Matthew 15:36”).”

“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 15:32-39. Mark 8:1 In those days - While in the wilderness, where he had cured the deaf-mute man. Having nothing to eat - Having come unprovided, or having consumed what they had brought. Mark 8:2 I have compassions - I pity their condition. I am disposed to relieve them. Mark 8:9 Four thousand - Four thousand “men,” besides women and children. See Matthew 15:38. See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 15:32-39. return to 'Top of Page'”

“fishes: Luk 24:41, Luk 24:42; Joh 21:5, Joh 21:8, Joh 21:9 he blessed: Luk 6:41; Mat 14:19 Mark 8:8”