English: unfoldingWord® Open Bible Stories Study Notes

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30-01

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.

30-02

to get to the other side

The distance around that part of the lake was about 8-10 kilometers.

30-03

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.

30-05

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.

30-08

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.