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NASB | John 6:9 "There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are these for so many people?" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | John 6:9 "There is a little boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what are these for so many people?" |
Bible Question (short): Thanks |
Question (full): So, I take it that you feel it is a waste of time to study the history, people, culture and events that surround the events in the gospel story? There is no meaning to be gained by understanding the traditions and lifestyles of the day. Understanding the background and setting of the story adds no meaning to the story. Additional information simply distracts from the main theme of the gospel. I agree it really doesn’t matter what the boy had originally planned for the fish and bread. Eat or sell, it does not matter. I also agree that the boy is not the central character in the story. You are right – asking “what if” can go on forever and lead nowhere. “What if” I had not stumbled into the “StudyBibleForum” website today before finding Adam Clarke’s commentary on the topic? |