Mat 14:13-21 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 14:13-21: 14:13-21 Jesus’ actions consistently fulfilled Old Testament promises regarding the Kingdom and the Messiah (11:5-6 ; 12:28 ). Here Jesus evoked the memory of God’s provision of manna for the Israelites (Exod 16 ; see John 6:32 ), demonstrating that he is the promised end-time prophet (see Deut 18:15-16 ).

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fDeut 18:15-16►

‏ Matthew 14:13-21

Summary for Matt 14:13-21: 14:13-21 ^a Jesus’ actions consistently fulfilled Old Testament promises regarding the Kingdom and the Messiah (11:5-6 ^b; 12:28 ^c). Here Jesus evoked the memory of God’s provision of manna for the Israelites (Exod 16 ^d; see John 6:32 ^e), demonstrating that he is the promised end-time prophet (see Deut 18:15-16 ^f).
14:21 ^g 5,000 men ... in addition to all the women and children: The count was of families, denoted by heads of households, rather than individuals.