John 6:23
(Howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias nigh unto the place where they did eat bread, after that the Lord had given thanks:)
Original Language Analysis
ἦλθεν
there came
G2064
ἦλθεν
there came
Strong's:
G2064
Word #:
3 of 16
to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
ἐκ
from
G1537
ἐκ
from
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
5 of 16
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
Τιβεριάδος
Tiberias
G5085
Τιβεριάδος
Tiberias
Strong's:
G5085
Word #:
6 of 16
tiberias, the name of a town and a lake in palestine
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
8 of 16
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
τόπου
unto the place
G5117
τόπου
unto the place
Strong's:
G5117
Word #:
9 of 16
a spot (general in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas g5561 is a large but participle locality), i.e., location (as a position, home, tract, etc
τὸν
G3588
τὸν
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 16
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
εὐχαριστήσαντος
had given thanks
G2168
εὐχαριστήσαντος
had given thanks
Strong's:
G2168
Word #:
14 of 16
to be grateful, i.e., (actively) to express gratitude (towards); specially, to say grace at a meal
Historical Context
Tiberias was a city on the western shore built by Herod Antipas. The boats' arrival enabled the crowd to follow Jesus across the lake. John's mention of Jesus' thanksgiving recalls the importance of recognizing God as the source of provision.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Jesus' thanksgiving before the miracle teach us about recognizing God's provision?
- What does the crowd's persistent pursuit of Jesus reveal about human motivation—seeking bread versus seeking the Bread of Life?
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Analysis & Commentary
Other boats from Tiberias arrived near the feeding location, providing transportation for the crowd to pursue Jesus. John's detail that they came 'from Tiberias' and that this was 'nigh unto the place where they did eat bread, after that the Lord had given thanks' emphasizes Jesus' role in the miracle through His thanksgiving. True provision flows from Christ's mediation.