Albert Barnes Commentary Mark 8
Albert Barnes Commentary
Mark 8
Albert Barnes Commentary
Mark 8
"In those days, when there was again a great multitude, and they had nothing to eat, he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them," — Mark 8:1 (ASV)
In those days. While in the wilderness, where he had cured the deaf and mute man.
Having nothing to eat. Having come without provisions, or having consumed what they had brought.
"I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat:" — Mark 8:2 (ASV)
I have compassion. I pity their condition. I am disposed to relieve them.
"And they were about four thousand: and he sent them away." — Mark 8:9 (ASV)
Four thousand. Four thousand men, besides women and children. See Matthew 15:38.
"And straightway he entered into the boat with his disciples, and came into the parts of Dalmanutha." — Mark 8:10 (ASV)
Dalmanutha. In Matthew 15:39, it is said that he came into the coasts of Magdala. See Barnes "Matthew 15:39".
"And he sighed deeply in his spirit, and saith, Why doth this generation seek a sign? verily I say unto you, There shall no sign be given unto this generation." — Mark 8:12 (ASV)
Sighed deeply in his spirit. His soul, his heart, was deeply affected at their wickedness and hypocrisy. The word spirit, here, means human soul. He drew groans deeply from his breast.
No sign be given. That is, no such sign as they asked—namely, a sign from heaven. He said a sign should be given, the same as was provided by Jonah (Matthew 16:1). But this was not what they asked, nor would it be given because they asked for it.
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