Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Shall the flocks and the herds be slain for them, to suffice them? or shall all the fish of the sea be gathered together for them, to suffice them?
There is certainly a considerable measure of weakness and unbelief manifested in these complaints and questions of moses; but his conduct appears at the same time so very simple, honest, and affectionate, that we cannot but admire it, while we wonder that he had not stronger confidence in that god, whose stupendous miracles he had so often witnessed in egypt
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There is certainly a considerable measure of weakness and unbelief manifested in these complaints and questions of moses; but his conduct appears at the same time so very simple, honest, and affectionate, that we cannot but admire it, while we wonder that he had not stronger confidence in that god, whose stupendous miracles he had so often witnessed in egypt
Matthew 15:33
And his disciples replied, Whence can we have so much bread in this desert place as to satisfy so great a multitude?
Mark 6:37
But He answered them, Do ye give them something to eat. And they say to Him, shall we go and buy two hundred penny-worth of bread, and give them to eat?
Mark 8:4
And his disciples answered Him, From whence can one satisfy these people with bread here in a desert?
Luke 1:18
And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife far advanced in years.
John 6:6
(and this He said to try him, for He knew what He was going to do:)
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Matthew 14:17
And they said, we have nothing here but five loaves and two fishes: