John 6:34 BSB — MannaFest

John 6:34

“Sir,” they said, “give us this bread at all times.”

BSB

Parallel translations (2) ▾

ASV

They said therefore unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread.

KJV

Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread.

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Commentary

1 voice

Cyril of Alexandria

Commentary on the Gospel of John, Book 3 (444)

Hereby is clearly divulged, though much desiring to be hid, the aim of the Jews, and that one might see that it is not lawful for the Truth to lie, which said that not because they saw the miracles, were they therefore eager to follow Him, but because they did eat of the loaves and were filled. With reason then were they condemned for their much dulness, and I suppose one should truly say to them, Lo a foolish people and without heart, they have eyes and see not, they have ears and hear not.

The record, by era

The Nineteenth Century1 voice

Adam Clarke

1762–1832

Commentary on the Bible (1832)

Lord, evermore give us this bread - Either meaning, “Let the miracle of the manna be renewed, and continue among us for ever:” or, “Let that bread of which thou hast spoken, become our constant nourishment.” The Jews expected that, when the Messiah should come, he would give them all manner of delicacies, and, among the rest, manna, wine, and spicy oil. From the following extract, we may see where Mohammed got his Paradise. “Many affirm, says Rab.

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Original language & word study

11 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
εἶπον	eipon	They said	G2036 →
οὖν	oun	therefore	G3767 →
πρὸς	pros	to	G4314 →
αὐτόν·	auton	Him;	G846 →
κύριε,	kurie	Sir,	G2962 →
πάντοτε	pantote	always	G3842 →
δὸς	dos	do give	G1325 →
ἡμῖν	hēmin	to us	G3165 →
τὸν	ton	<the>	G3588 →
ἄρτον	arton	bread	G740 →
τοῦτον.¶	touton	this.	G3778 →

Rare words are the text's own signal of a deliberate thread: the fewer the occurrences, the more the places it appears belong together.

The walk

The walk8

Where the connections lead

Follow this verse’s cross-references two steps out. Each card is a verse this one points to, and beneath it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several different paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it. Every stop shows its own words, and every stop is a page.

Through
John 6:26
Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it is not because you saw these signs that you are looking for Me, but because you ate the loaves and had your fill.
leads to
- James 4:3–4
  And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures.
- Philippians 3:19
  Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things.
- Philippians 2:21
  For all the others look after their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ.
- Ezekiel 33:31
  So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest…
- Acts 8:18–21
  When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money.
Through
Psalms 4:6
Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
leads to
- Psalms 80:19
  Restore us, O LORD God of Hosts; cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved.
- Numbers 6:26
  may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’
- Psalms 119:135
  Make Your face shine upon Your servant, and teach me Your statutes.