Who Do You Say I Am?
And about four thousand men were present. Mark 8:9 · Berean Standard Bible
About four thousand men were there — and after everyone was fed and satisfied, Jesus sent the crowd on their way.
Jesus provided abundantly, then moved on. He didn't linger for applause or recognition.
Mark gives us the final count and wraps up the scene.
Four thousand people fed from almost nothing, and Jesus simply moves on to the next thing. No encore, no fanfare — just quiet, powerful provision.
Approximately four thousand men (andres) were fed, not counting women and children. Jesus' prompt dismissal of the crowd prevents any movement toward political messianism.
The count echoes Old Testament census language and underscores the scale of the miracle as a historical event, not merely a parable.
Mark provides the numerical summary and transition.
With four thousand fed and the miracle complete, Jesus wastes no time — He dismisses the crowd promptly, maintaining control of the narrative around His identity.
7They also had a few small fish, and Jesus blessed them and ordered that these be set before them as well.
8The people ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.
9And about four thousand men were present.
10He immediately got into the boat with His disciples and went to the district of Dalmanutha.
11Then the Pharisees came and began to argue with Jesus, testing Him by demanding from Him a sign from heaven.
Read all of Mark 8 — After feeding four thousand and restoring a blind man's sight, Jesus asks the question that changes everything.
This page covers one. BibleKey does all 31,102 — tap any verse for its meaning, any word for its Hebrew or Greek root, and keep reading without leaving the chapter.
Not just the famous ones. BibleKey is free on iPhone and iPad.
Download on the App StoreFree on iPhone & iPad