The sea was tossed by a great wind blowing.
Parallel translations
- KJV And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.
- BSB A strong wind was blowing, and the sea grew agitated.
- ESV The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing.
- NKJV Then the sea arose because a great wind was blowing.
- NASB In addition, the sea began getting rough, because a strong wind was blowing.
- NLT Soon a gale swept down upon them, and the sea grew very rough.
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Cross-references · 3
- Ps 135:7who causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth; who makes lightnings with the rain; who brings the wind out of his treasuries;
- Ps 107:25For he commands, and raises the stormy wind, which lifts up its waves.
- Matt 14:24But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, distressed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.
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