Mark 8:20

Korean 1961 (개역한글)

`또 일곱 개를 사천 명에게 떼어줄 때에 조각 몇광주리를 거두었더냐?' 가로되 `일곱이니이다'

이 구절의 의미

This verse is Jesus reminding his disciples about a miracle where he fed four thousand people with seven loaves of bread, and they collected seven baskets full of leftover fragments. The key message emphasizes remembering God's provision in the past.

어린이를 위한 설명

Imagine you have a big box of crayons, but your friend only has one crayon. If Jesus were there, he could make that one crayon into many so everyone has enough to draw with, and you'd still have extra leftover!

역사적 배경

Mark wrote this account around AD 65-70 for a primarily non-Jewish audience in Rome, depicting events from Jesus' life. It's part of the narrative detailing miracles that emphasize Jesus’ divine power.

오늘의 적용

In today’s world, remembering past blessings can help us trust God more when facing current challenges. Just as Jesus provided food to thousands, he provides what we need now.

주제

• miracles
• provision
• faith
• Jesus' teachings
• God's power
• remembering God's works

관련 구절

• Matthew 16:9
• Luke 9:13-17
• John 6:10
• 2 Kings 4:42-44
• Ezekiel 34:28

자주 묻는 질문

What does the number seven symbolize in this verse?

In Jewish tradition, the number seven often represents completeness or perfection. The seven baskets could signify that God's provision was complete.

How can we apply Jesus' reminder about past miracles to our lives today?

We should remember how God has provided for us before and trust He will do so again in new circumstances.

Why is it important to collect the leftover fragments?

Collecting the leftovers demonstrates gratitude and acknowledges that every bit of provision from God is valuable, not just what's immediately used.

How does this verse show Jesus' divinity?

The miracle Jesus performed here shows his divine power over nature and material things, providing enough food for thousands with a few loaves.