Matthew 15:39
What does Matthew 15:39 mean?
A plain-English look at Matthew 15:39 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Matthew 15:39 means
After this second miraculous feeding, Jesus dismisses the satisfied multitudes. He then embarks on a boat and travels to the "borders of Magadan," a location likely on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. This departure marks the conclusion of His ministry in that specific area and sets the stage for the next events in His journey, as He continues His work and encounters new challenges.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And he sent away the multitudes, and entered into the boat, and came into the borders of Magadan.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And he sent away the multitude, and took ship, and came into the coasts of Magdala.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And he sent away the multitudes, and entered into the boat, and came into the borders of Magadan.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And when he had sent the people away, he got into the boat, and came into the country of Magadan.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And having let away the multitudes, he went into the boat, and did come to the borders of Magdala.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And having dismissed the multitude, he went up into a boat, and came into the coasts of Magedan.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And, having dismissed the crowds, he went on board ship and came to the borders of Magadan.
Context
This verse concludes the narrative of the feeding of the four thousand, as Jesus sends away the multitudes. It then describes His subsequent departure by boat to Magadan, initiating a geographical transition that signals the end of this particular segment of His ministry and prepares the reader for the next events in His journey, which will unfold in the subsequent chapter.
v.38And they that did eat were four thousand men, besides women and children.
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Mark 8:10
And straightway he entered into the boat with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha.
- Matthew 14:22
And straightway he constrained the disciples to enter into the boat, and to go before him unto the other side, till he should send the multitudes away.
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