Matthew 16:11

"or the seven loaves for the four thousand, and how many baskets you took up?"

Key Reflection

In Matthew 16:11, Jesus uses the number seven symbolically to represent a complete or perfect divine provision, contrasting it with the actual number of baskets taken up, which was seven, emphasizing the abundance and miraculous nature of the loaves that fed the multitude. This highlights both the divine sufficiency and the human oversight in recognizing such miracles.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

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