kataklao describes breaking the loaves for distribution to the gathered crowd.

The attested use describes the breaking of loaves after blessing or giving thanks and before their distribution to the crowd.

1. Breaking loaves for distribution · dominant

   In Luke 9:16 and Mark 6:41, κατέκλασεν is a third-person aorist active indicative action on the loaves, followed by giving them to the disciples for those present. The APB renders the action as “broke them” in Luke 9:16 and “broke the loaves” in Mark 6:41.

   Luke 9:16Mark 6:41

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across both verses, the APB presents the action with “broke”; it specifies “them” in Luke 9:16 and “the loaves” in Mark 6:41. The verse is read as a whole.