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Matthew 15:36

Taking the seven loaves and the fish, He gave thanks and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.

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ASV

and he took the seven loaves and the fishes; and he gave thanks and brake, and gave to the disciples, and the disciples to the multitudes.

KJV

And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

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OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
ἔλαβενelabenhaving takenG2983 →
τοὺςtoustheG3588 →
ἑπτὰheptasevenG2033 →
ἄρτουςartousloavesG740 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
τοὺςtoustheG3588 →
ἰχθύας,ichthuasfish,G2486 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
εὐχαριστήσαςeucharistēsashaving given thanksG2168 →
ἔκλασενeklasenHe broke [them]G2806 →
καὶkaiandG2532 →
ἐδίδουedidouwas givingG1325 →
τοῖςtoisto theG3588 →
μαθηταῖςmathētaisdisciplesG3101 →
οἱhoi<the>G3588 →
δὲdeandG1161 →
μαθηταὶmathētaithe disciplesG3101 →
τοῖςtoisto theG3588 →
ὄχλοις.ochloiscrowds.G3793 →

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Romans 14:6He who observes a special day does so to the Lord; he who eats does so to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.Luke 22:19And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”Acts 27:35After he had said this, Paul took bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat.John 6:11Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted.1 Timothy 4:3They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from certain foods that God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.1 Timothy 4:3–4They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from certain foods that God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.1 Corinthians 10:31So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.Luke 9:16Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples to set before the people.Mark 6:41Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke the loaves. Then He gave them to His disciples to set before the people. And He divided the two fish among them all.1 Samuel 9:13As soon as you enter the city, you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; after that, the guests will eat. Go up at once; you will find him.”Matthew 14:19And He directed the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, He spoke a blessing. Then He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.Luke 22:17After taking the cup, He gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves.Luke 24:30While He was reclining at the table with them, He took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to them.Matthew 26:26–27While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.”John 6:23However, some boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the people had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks.

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