Feeding of the Five Thousand

c. AD 29

Life of Christ New Testament

What Happened

Jesus miraculously multiplied five loaves of bread and two fish to feed a crowd of over five thousand men, plus women and children. Twelve baskets of fragments were collected afterward. It is the only miracle recorded in all four Gospels.

Biblical Significance

This miracle revealed Jesus as the true Bread of Life who satisfies all hunger. It echoed God's provision of manna in the wilderness and demonstrated Jesus' compassion and power over creation.

Quick Facts

Date
c. AD 29
Era
Life of Christ
Testament
New Testament
Key Verses
5
Key People
3

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