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◄ Matthew 15:37►

New International Version
They all ate and were satisfied. Afterward the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

New Living Translation
They all ate as much as they wanted. Afterward, the disciples picked up seven large baskets of leftover food.

English Standard Version
And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up seven baskets full of the broken pieces left over.

Berean Standard Bible
They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

Berean Literal Bible
And all ate and were satisfied, and they took up that being over and above of the fragments, seven baskets full.

King James Bible
And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the brokenmeat that was left seven baskets full.

New King James Version
So they all ate and were filled, and they took up seven large baskets full of the fragments that were left.

New American Standard Bible
And they all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up what was left over of the broken pieces, seven large baskets full.

NASB 1995
And they all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up what was left over of the broken pieces, seven large baskets full.

NASB 1977
And they all ate, and were satisfied, and they picked up what was left over of the broken pieces, seven large baskets full.

Legacy Standard Bible
And they all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up what was left over of the broken pieces, sevenlarge baskets full.

Amplified Bible
And they all ate and were satisfied, and they gathered up seven full baskets of the broken pieces that were left over.

Christian Standard Bible
They all ate and were satisfied. They collected the leftover pieces—seven large baskets full.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They all ate and were filled. Then they collected the leftover pieces—seven large baskets full.

American Standard Version
And they all ate, and were filled: and they took up that which remained over of the broken pieces, seven baskets full.

Contemporary English Version
Everyone ate all they wanted, and the leftovers filled seven large baskets.

English Revised Version
And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up that which remained over of the broken pieces, seven baskets full.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
All of them ate as much as they wanted. The disciples picked up the leftover pieces and filled seven large baskets.

Good News Translation
They all ate and had enough. Then the disciples took up seven baskets full of pieces left over.

International Standard Version
All of them ate until they were filled, then the disciples picked up what was left of the broken pieces—seven baskets full.

NET Bible
They all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up the broken pieces left over, seven baskets full.

New Heart English Bible
They all ate, and were filled. They took up seven baskets full of the broken pieces that were left over.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they all ate and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that were left seven baskets full.

Weymouth New Testament
And they all ate and were satisfied. The broken portions that remained over they took up--seven full hampers.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

World English Bible
They all ate and were filled. They took up seven baskets full of the broken pieces that were left over.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And they all ate, and were filled, and they took up what was over of the broken pieces seven baskets full,

Berean Literal Bible
And all ate and were satisfied, and they took up that being over and above of the fragments, seven baskets full.

Young's Literal Translation
And they did all eat, and were filled, and they took up what was over of the broken pieces seven baskets full,

Smith's Literal Translation
And all ate, and were satisfied: and they took up that remaining of the fragments seven wicker baskets full.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And they did all eat, and had their fill. And they took up seven baskets full, of what remained of the fragments.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they all ate and were satisfied. And, from what was left over of the fragments, they took up seven full baskets.

New American Bible
They all ate and were satisfied. They picked up the fragments left over—seven baskets full.

New Revised Standard Version
And all of them ate and were filled; and they took up the broken pieces left over, seven baskets full.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And all of them did eat and were satisfied; and they took up of the fragments that were left over, seven full baskets.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And all of them ate and were satisfied and they took up the remnants of fragments, filling seven baskets.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
And they all ate and were satisfied; and they took up what remained of the broken pieces, seven baskets full.

Godbey New Testament
And they all ate, and were filled: and they took up the residue of fragments, seven baskets full.

Haweis New Testament
And they did all eat, and were filled: and took up a superabundance of fragments seven baskets full.

Mace New Testament
so that they all eat, and were satiated: the superfluous fragments they carried off, amounting to seven baskets full:

Weymouth New Testament
And they all ate and were satisfied. The broken portions that remained over they took up--seven full hampers.

Worrell New Testament
And they all ate, and were satisfied; and they took up whatwas over of the pieces seven baskets full;

Worsley New Testament
And they did all eat, and were satisfied: and they took up what was lefteven of fragments seven baskets full.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Feeding of the Four Thousand
…36Taking 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.37 They all ate and were satisfied,and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.38A total of four thousand men were fed, in addition to women and children.…

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Cross References

Mark 8:8
The people ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

John 6:11-13
Then Jesus took the loaves and the fish, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. / And when everyone was full, He said to His disciples, “Gather the pieces that are left over, so that nothing will be wasted.” / So they collected them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten.

Matthew 14:20
They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

2 Kings 4:42-44
Now a man from Baal-shalishah came to the man of God with a sack of twenty loaves of barley bread from the first ripe grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha. / But his servant asked, “How am I to set twenty loaves before a hundred men?” “Give it to the people to eat,” said Elisha, “for this is what the LORD says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” / So he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the LORD.

Exodus 16:12-15
“I have heard the grumbling of the Israelites. Tell them, ‘At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will be filled with bread. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God.’” / That evening quail came and covered the camp, and in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp. / When the layer of dew had evaporated, there were thin flakes on the desert floor, as fine as frost on the ground. ...

1 Kings 17:14-16
for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be exhausted and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the LORD sends rain upon the face of the earth.’” / So she went and did according to the word of Elijah, and there was food every day for Elijah and the woman and her household. / The jar of flour was not exhausted and the jug of oil did not run dry, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through Elijah.

2 Kings 7:1-2
Then Elisha said, “Hear the word of the LORD! This is what the LORD says: ‘About this time tomorrow at the gate of Samaria, a seah of fine flour will sell for a shekel, and two seahs of barley will sell for a shekel.’” / But the officer on whose arm the king leaned answered the man of God, “Look, even if the LORD were to make windows in heaven, could this really happen?” “You will see it with your own eyes,” replied Elisha, “but you will not eat any of it.”

John 6:5-9
When Jesus looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where can we buy bread for these people to eat?” / But He was asking this to test him, for He knew what He was about to do. / Philip answered, “Two hundred denarii would not buy enough bread for each of them to have a small piece.” ...

Luke 9:17
They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

Mark 6:42-43
They all ate and were satisfied, / and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish.

John 6:26-27
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. / Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”

Psalm 78:24-25
He rained down manna for them to eat; He gave them grain from heaven. / Man ate the bread of angels; He sent them food in abundance.

Psalm 132:15
I will bless her with abundant provisions; I will satisfy her poor with bread.

Isaiah 55:2
Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods.

Matthew 16:9-10
Do you still not understand? Do you not remember the five loaves for the five thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered? / Or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many basketfuls you gathered?

Treasury of Scripture

And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets full.

all.

Matthew 15:33
And his disciples say unto him, Whence should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude?

Matthew 14:20,21
And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full…

Psalm 107:9
For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.

seven.

Matthew 16:9,10
Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up? …

Mark 8:8,9,19-21
So they did eat, and were filled: and they took up of the brokenmeat that was left seven baskets…

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Matthew 15

1.Jesus reproves the Scribes and Pharisees
7.for transgressing God's commandments through their own traditions;
10.teaches how that which goes into the mouth does not defile a man.
21.He heals the daughter of the woman of Canaan,
29.and other great multitudes;
32.and with seven loaves and a few small fish feeds four thousand men

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

They all ate and were satisfied
This phrase highlights the miraculous provision of Jesus, echoing the feeding of the 5,000 earlier inMatthew 14. The crowd's satisfaction signifies not only physical fulfillment but also spiritual nourishment, reflecting Jesus as the Bread of Life (John 6:35). The miracle demonstrates Jesus' compassion and divine authority, fulfilling Old Testament imagery of God providing manna in the wilderness (Exodus 16). The satisfaction of the crowd also prefigures the Messianic banquet, a theme found inIsaiah 25:6, where God promises a feast for all peoples.

and the disciples picked up seven basketfuls
The act of the disciples gathering the leftovers signifies stewardship and the abundance of God's provision. The number seven often symbolizes completeness or perfection in biblical numerology, suggesting the sufficiency of Christ's provision. This collection of leftovers contrasts with the scarcity mindset and emphasizes the overflowing generosity of God. The use of baskets, likely large Gentile-style baskets (spyris), may indicate the inclusion of Gentiles in God's plan, as this miracle occurs in a predominantly Gentile region.

of broken pieces that were left over
The broken pieces symbolize the fragments of God's grace that are more than enough to meet human needs. This abundance points to the superabundance of God's kingdom, where nothing is wasted (John 6:12). The gathering of leftovers also serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the importance of gratitude and conservation. Theologically, it underscores the idea that Jesus' ministry extends beyond immediate needs, providing lasting spiritual sustenance. The miracle foreshadows the Eucharist, where believers partake in the body of Christ, broken for them.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Jesus
The central figure in this passage, performing the miracle of feeding the multitude.

2.The Disciples
Followers of Jesus who distributed the food and collected the leftovers.

3.The Multitude
A large crowd that had gathered to hear Jesus and were fed by Him.

4.The Wilderness
The setting of this event, symbolizing a place of need and divine provision.

5.Seven Basketfuls
The amount of leftover food, symbolizing abundance and completeness in biblical numerology.

Teaching Points

Divine Provision
God provides abundantly for our needs, often beyond our expectations.

Satisfaction in Christ
True satisfaction comes from Jesus, who meets both our physical and spiritual needs.

Stewardship of Resources
The collection of leftovers teaches us to be good stewards of God's provisions.

Faith in Action
The disciples' role in distributing food demonstrates active participation in God's work.

Symbolism of Completeness
The number seven signifies completeness, reminding us of God's perfect provision.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Matthew 15:37?

2.How does Matthew 15:37 demonstrate God's provision and abundance in our lives?

3.What can we learn about gratitude from the disciples' actions in Matthew 15:37?

4.How does Matthew 15:37 connect to God's provision in Exodus 16:4?

5.How can we apply the lesson of sharing in Matthew 15:37 today?

6.In what ways does Matthew 15:37 encourage trust in God's miraculous provision?

7.How does Matthew 15:37 demonstrate Jesus' ability to provide for physical needs miraculously?

8.What is the significance of the number of baskets collected in Matthew 15:37?

9.How does Matthew 15:37 reflect Jesus' compassion for the crowd?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 15?

11.What miracles did Jesus perform according to the Bible?

12.What did Jesus mean by 'I Am with You Always'?

13.How could thousands be fed with only seven loaves and a few fish, and what evidence supports this event (Matthew 15:34-38)?

14.How does the law of conservation of mass contradict the multiplication of loaves and fish?

What Does Matthew 15:37 Mean

They all ate

• Matthew records, “They all ate…”—every person in that crowd of four thousand men, plus women and children (Matthew 15:38). None were overlooked.

• This echoes earlier provision: “They all ate and were satisfied” at the feeding of the five thousand (Matthew 14:20). God’s faithfulness is consistent.

• Old Testament precedent: God fed the entire nation of Israel daily with manna (Exodus 16:13-18). What He did for the many in the wilderness He does again here through His Son.

• Jesus’ feast anticipates His ultimate invitation: “Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb” (Revelation 19:9).

and were satisfied

• The crowd didn’t merely nibble; they “were satisfied” (Matthew 15:37). The verb shows fullness, not survival rations.

•Psalm 107:9 celebrates the same God: “He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.”

• Jesus later applies the lesson spiritually: “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to Me will never be hungry” (John 6:35).

• Satisfaction in Christ is both physical and spiritual—He meets immediate needs and points to eternal sufficiency.

and the disciples picked up

• Jesus involves His followers: after the meal, the disciples collect the leftovers.

• Earlier, He told them, “You give them something to eat” (Matthew 14:16), training them for future ministry.

•John 6:12 records a similar command: “Gather the pieces that are left over. Let nothing be wasted.” Stewardship matters in God’s economy.

seven basketfuls

• Seven often signals completeness in Scripture (Genesis 2:2-3;Revelation 1:4). The number underlines that God’s provision is perfect and more than enough.

• The baskets here (spyrides) are large—Paul later rides in one to escape Damascus (Acts 9:25)—reminding us the surplus was substantial, not token crumbs.

of broken pieces

• The fragments testify that the bread truly multiplied; the disciples handled tangible evidence of the miracle.

• Broken bread foreshadows Christ’s own body: “This is My body, which is broken for you” (1 Corinthians 11:24). Even in His brokenness, abundance flows to His people.

that were left over

• God’s provision exceeds the immediate need. Elisha’s miracle showed the same pattern: “They ate and had some left over, according to the word of the Lord” (2 Kings 4:42-44).

• Leftovers declare that Jesus is not barely sufficient; He is extravagantly sufficient. When He gives, there is always more grace available (Romans 5:20).

summary

Matthew 15:37 spotlights the lavish sufficiency of Jesus Christ. Every person eats, every stomach is filled, and more than enough remains. The disciples learn stewardship and participation, the crowd experiences tangible mercy, and Scripture affirms again that God’s provision—physical and spiritual—is complete, abundant, and never wasted.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(37)Seven baskets full.--The nature of the baskets has been explained above. As it is hardly likely that these could have been carried by the disciples on their journey, we must think of them as having been probably brought by some of the multitude to hold their provisions. The fact that the disciples were shortly afterwards (Matthew 16:7) again without provision, suggests the thought that the fragments themselves had been in their turn distributed to the poor of the villages in the district to which our Lord and the disciples now turned their courses.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 37. -Baskets (σπευρ´δας);panniers. Large wicker receptacles, which were sometimes of such size as to hold a man. It was in such a basket that St. Paul was let down from the walls of Damascus (Acts 9:25). The number of the basketfuls corresponded to the original number of loaves; the increase of substance must therefore have been enormous.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

They all
πάντες(pantes)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956:All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

ate
ἔφαγον(ephagon)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 5315:A primary verb; to eat.

and
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

were satisfied,
ἐχορτάσθησαν(echortasthēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 5526:To feed, satisfy, fatten. From chortos; to fodder, i.e. to gorge.

and
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

[the disciples] picked up
ἦραν(ēran)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 142:To raise, lift up, take away, remove.

seven
ἑπτὰ(hepta)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 2033:Seven. A primary number; seven.

basketfuls
σπυρίδας(spyridas)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 4711:A plaited basket. From speiro; a hamper or lunch-receptacle.

of broken pieces
κλασμάτων(klasmatōn)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 2801:A fragment, broken piece. From klao; a piece.

that
τὸ(to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

were left over.
περισσεῦον(perisseuon)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4052:From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel.

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