Barley-loaves (2 Occurrences)

John 6:9
There is a lad here, who hath five barley-loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?
(WBS)

John 6:13
Therefore they gathered them, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley-loaves, which remained over and above to them that had eaten.
(WBS)

Barley (35 Occurrences)

Barn (6 Occurrences)

One-tenth (9 Occurrences)

Reminder (13 Occurrences)

Barley-loaves (2 Occurrences)

Ephah (55 Occurrences)

Frankincense (22 Occurrences)

Required (72 Occurrences)

Flour (69 Occurrences)

Jealousy (54 Occurrences)

Meal-offering (120 Occurrences)

Memorial (54 Occurrences)

Cereal (124 Occurrences)

Thereon (90 Occurrences)

Causing (248 Occurrences)

Tenth (89 Occurrences)

Remembrance (74 Occurrences)

Pour (137 Occurrences)

Wrongdoing (122 Occurrences)

Iniquity (299 Occurrences)

Bitter (203 Occurrences)

Memory (181 Occurrences)

Attention (236 Occurrences)

Incense (167 Occurrences)

Oblation (208 Occurrences)

Draw (212 Occurrences)

Keeping (282 Occurrences)

Behalf (140 Occurrences)

Perfume (202 Occurrences)

Guilt (180 Occurrences)

Oil (281 Occurrences)

2916. krithinos -- of barley
... Cognate: 2916 (an adjective) -- made of barley (barley loaves); "an inferior
bread. Pliny and some of the Jewish writers describe barley . ...
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From the Miracle of the Feeding of the Multitude from Five Barley ...
... Book VI. Chapter I. From the miracle of the feeding of the multitude from five barley
loaves and two fishes he shows the majesty of Divine Power. ...
/.../cassian/the seven books of john cassian /chapter i from the miracle.htm

Of the Question as to How the Four Evangelists Harmonize with Each ...
... One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto Him, There is a
lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two fishes; but what are they ...
/.../augustine/the harmony of the gospels/chapter xlvi of the question as.htm

Exposition of the Details of the Miracle.
... they have the five loaves and the two fishes, without indicating whether they were
wheaten or of barley, John alone says, that the loaves were barley loaves. ...
/.../origens commentary on the gospel of matthew/2 exposition of the details.htm

John Chapter vi. 14-Jan
... that two hundred pennyworth of bread would not suffice to refresh that so great
a multitude, there was there a certain lad, carrying five barley loaves and two ...
/.../augustine/homilies on the gospel of john/tractate xxiv john chapter vi.htm

The Manna
... 'This is of a truth that Prophet,' said the Jews, when Christ had fed the five
thousand on the five barley loaves and the two small fishes. ...
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First Withdrawal from Herod's Territory and Return.
... go and see. ^d 8 One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, saith unto
him, 9 There is a lad here, who hath five barley loaves, and two fishes: but ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/lxiii first withdrawal from herods 2.htm

Bread in the Desert
... Jesus takes the barley-loaves and the fishes, and so teaches all men that true faith
is remote indeed from the fanaticism which neglect any resources brought ...
/.../chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 6 30-46 bread in the.htm

"Give Ye them to Eat"
... "There is a lad here," said Andrew, "which hath five barley loaves, and two small
fishes; but what are ... Commune with Him. Bring your barley loaves to Jesus. ...
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The World's Bread
... So they were sent to hunt up what they could, and John tells us that it was Andrew
who found the boy with five barley loaves and two fishes. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture d/the worlds bread.htm

The Lad's Loaves in the Lord's Hands
... Andrew said to Jesus, "There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two
small fishes.". ... Let such a one remember the barley loaves and the fishes. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 37 1891/the lads loaves in the.htm

Barley-loaves (2 Occurrences)
Barley-loaves. Barley-harvest, Barley-loaves. Barley-meal .
Multi-Version Concordance Barley-loaves (2 Occurrences). ...
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Barley (35 Occurrences)
... Numbers 5:15). Our Lord fed five thousand with "five barleyloaves and two
small fishes" (John 6:9). Noah Webster's Dictionary. (n.) A ...
/b/barley.htm - 23k

Loaves (54 Occurrences)
... (DBY YLT). John 6:9 "There is a boy here who has five barleyloaves and two fish,
but what are these among so many?" (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
/l/loaves.htm - 23k

Bread (433 Occurrences)
... of the poorer classes of the East in general (see John 6:13, where the multitude
were fed on the miraculous increase of the "five barleyloaves," and compare ...
/b/bread.htm - 58k

Lad (66 Occurrences)
... John 6:9 There is a lad here, which hath five barleyloaves, and two small fishes:
but what are they among so many? (KJV ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV). ...
/l/lad.htm - 27k

Fishes (32 Occurrences)
... (KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT). John 6:9 There is a lad here, which hath five barley
loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many? ...
/f/fishes.htm - 16k

Fragments (17 Occurrences)
... John 6:13 Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with
the fragments of the five barleyloaves, which remained over and above unto ...
/f/fragments.htm - 11k

Eaten (211 Occurrences)
... John 6:13 So they gathered them up, and filled twelve baskets with broken pieces
from the five barleyloaves, which were left over by those who had eaten. ...
/e/eaten.htm - 37k

Portions (49 Occurrences)
... John 6:13 Accordingly they gathered them up; and with the fragments of the five
barleyloaves--the broken portions that remained over after they had done eating ...
/p/portions.htm - 22k

Barley-meal (1 Occurrence)
Barley-meal. Barley-loaves, Barley-meal. Barn . Multi-Version Concordance
Barley-meal (1 Occurrence). ... Barley-loaves, Barley-meal. Barn . Reference Bible
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Barley-loaves hold a significant place in biblical narratives, symbolizing God's provision and the sustenance of His people. Barley, a grain that was more affordable and less esteemed than wheat, was a staple food in ancient Israel. It was often associated with the poor and those of humble means, yet it played a crucial role in several key biblical events.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, barley is frequently mentioned as a common grain. It was one of the seven species of the land of Israel, as noted in Deuteronomy 8:8, which describes the land as "a land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive oil and honey." Barley was harvested in the spring, around the time of the Passover, and was used in various offerings and sacrifices. In Leviticus 23:10-11, the Israelites were commanded to bring a sheaf of the firstfruits of their harvest to the priest, which was often barley, as it was the first grain to ripen.

The Miracle of the Feeding of the Five Thousand

One of the most notable mentions of barley-loaves in the Bible is in the New Testament, during the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand. In John 6:9, a boy is found with "five barley loaves and two small fish," which Jesus uses to feed a multitude. This miracle is significant not only for its demonstration of Jesus' divine power but also for its symbolic meaning. The use of barley-loaves, a humble and common food, underscores the theme of God's provision and the sufficiency of Christ to meet the needs of His people. The Berean Standard Bible recounts this event: "Here is a boy with five barley loaves and two small fish, but what difference will these make among so many?" (John 6:9 BSB).

Symbolism and Spiritual Lessons

Barley-loaves, as a symbol of humility and provision, teach several spiritual lessons. They remind believers of God's ability to use the ordinary and the humble to accomplish extraordinary purposes. The miracle of the feeding of the five thousand illustrates that God can multiply our limited resources when offered in faith. It also points to Jesus as the Bread of Life, who satisfies the spiritual hunger of humanity. In John 6:35, Jesus declares, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me will never hunger, and whoever believes in Me will never thirst" (BSB).

Cultural and Historical Insights

In the cultural context of the Bible, barley was often used to make bread, which was a fundamental part of the daily diet. Barley bread was less expensive than wheat bread, making it more accessible to the common people. The presence of barley-loaves in biblical narratives highlights the socio-economic realities of the time and the inclusivity of Jesus' ministry, reaching out to all strata of society.

Barley-loaves, therefore, serve as a powerful reminder of God's provision, the humility of Christ, and the call to trust in His sufficiency. Through the lens of these biblical accounts, believers are encouraged to offer what they have to God, trusting that He can use even the simplest offerings for His glory and the advancement of His kingdom.What can we learn from Jesus' feeding of the 5,000? | GotQuestions.org

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