Soon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was being swamped.
Parallel translations
- WEB A big wind storm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so much that the boat was already filled.
- KJV And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
- NKJV And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling.
- NASB And a fierce gale of wind *developed, and the waves were breaking over the boat so much that the boat was already filling with water.
- NLT But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water.
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Quick answer
A violent windstorm arises and the waves fill the boat, endangering everyone aboard.
Overview
The Sea of Galilee is prone to sudden, fierce squalls, and this storm threatens to sink the boat. The danger is real and the disciples, several of them seasoned fishermen, are overwhelmed. The crisis sets the stage for Jesus to reveal his divine power over the chaos of the sea.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 9
- Matt 8:23–24When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him.
- Job 1:19when suddenly a mighty wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on the young people and they are dead, and I alone have escaped to tell you!”
- Luke 8:22–23One day Jesus said to His disciples, “Let us cross to the other side of the lake.” So He got into a boat with them and set out.
- Ps 107:23–31Others went out to sea in ships, conducting trade on the mighty waters.
- Jonah 1:4Then the LORD hurled a great wind upon the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship was in danger of breaking apart.
- Acts 27:14–20But it was not long before a cyclone called the Northeaster swept down across the island.
- Job 1:12“Very well,” said the LORD to Satan. “Everything he has is in your hands, but you must not lay a hand on the man himself.” Then Satan went out from the presence of the LORD.
- 2 Cor 11:25Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea.
- Acts 27:41But the vessel struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was being broken up by the pounding of the waves.
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