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for they hadn`t understood about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened.
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A Dull Mind, Not a Rebel Heart
Commentators unanimously clarify that the disciples' 'hardened heart' does not mean they were sinfully rebelling against Jesus. Instead, the term here describes a mind that was dull, dense, or slow to perceive the full extent of His divine power. They were struggling to intellectually grasp the implications of His miracles.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
They considered not the miracle of the loaves. They did not remember or call to mind the power which Jesus had shown in feeding t…
For they understood not (ου γαρ συνηκαν). Explanation of their excessive amazement, viz., their failure to grasp the full signific…
19th Century
Anglican
For they considered not.—This is peculiar to St. Mark, and may fairly be received as representing St. Peter’s recollectio…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For they considered not the miracle of the loaves Which they had seen but the day before; they did not attend to it,…
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