Matthew 15:37 Meaning and Explanation
“And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets full.”
King James Version (KJV)
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What Does Matthew 15:37 Mean?
The result of Christ's blessing is abundance: they all ate and were filled, and seven baskets of broken pieces were taken up afterward. From seven loaves and a few fish, a vast crowd is satisfied, and still there is more left over than they began with. The leftovers are gathered, a sign that God's provision is not only sufficient but overflowing.
The detail of the baskets is no afterthought. It witnesses to a generosity that exceeds the need, leaving a surplus where there had been scarcity. The Lord does not give grudgingly or barely enough; He fills and then provides beyond. The verse assures us that what we place in Christ's hands He can multiply past all expectation. He satisfies fully, and from our little He brings forth fullness with abundance to spare.
Matthew 15:37 in the Original Language
spuris (σπυρίς), 'basket' -- a large basket or hamper; seven were filled with what remained, marking the overflow of provision.
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What does Matthew 15:37 mean?
All the people eat and are satisfied, with seven baskets of leftovers gathered up.