Five loaves and two fish. It was Andrew who spoke (John 6:8). The loaves of barley-bread were probably "hardtack," large, flat, and thin, similar to a cracker. They were what poor people ate. This seemed like nothing at all, because they could see that it would cost $200. [in 1974 dollars] to feed so many people.

Continues after advertising
Continues after advertising

Old Testament