Mark 8:6-7

Mark 8:6-7

[6] And  he commanded  the people  to sit down  on  the ground:  and  he took  the seven  loaves,  and gave thanks,  and brake,  and  gave  to his  disciples  to  set before  them; and  they did set them before  the people.  [7] And  they had  a few  small fishes:  and  he blessed,  and commanded  them  also  before 

What does Mark 8:6-7 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Mark explained exactly what Jesus did more particularly than Matthew did ( Matthew 15:36). This reflects his typical interest in detail.
"Comparing Jesus" prayers offered before these two feeding miracles shows that the first included the Jewish blessing of looking toward heaven ( Mark 6:41), whereas the second was a simple thanksgiving ( Mark 8:6)." [1]