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the lake
This refers to the Sea of Galilee.
to the other side of the lake
They went across the northern part of the lake. This would have been about 5-8 kilometers by boat.
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to get to the other side
The distance around that part of the lake was about 8-10 kilometers.
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over 5,000 men in it, not counting the women and children
Some scholars think there may have been as many as 10,000 or 15,000 people.
like sheep without a shepherd
This means the people were vulnerable and lost, just like sheep are when they have no shepherd to take care of them.
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How can we do that?
The disciples were not asking an actual question. Rather, they were strongly expressing that they did not think this was possible.
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it never ran out!
This was a miracle. The small amount of food became enough for thousands of people as Jesus gave it to his disciples.
were satisfied
That is, they were no longer hungry.