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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/matthew/14.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/matthew/14.htm">New International Version</a> Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, &#8220Truly you are the Son of God.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/matthew/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then the disciples worshiped him. “You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed. <a href="/esv/matthew/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” <a href="/bsb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!” <a href="/blb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And those in the boat worshiped Him, saying, "Truly You are the Son of God." <a href="/kjv/matthew/14.htm">King James Bible</a> Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/14.htm">New King James Version</a> Then those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God.” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “You are truly God’s Son!” <a href="/nasb/matthew/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> And those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, &#8220You are certainly God&#8217s Son!&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “You are certainly God’s Son!” <a href="/lsb/matthew/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “You are truly God’s Son!” <a href="/amp/matthew/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then those in the boat worshiped Him [with awe-inspired reverence], saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!” <a href="/csb/matthew/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then those in the boat worshiped him and said, “Truly you are the Son of God.” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then those in the boat worshiped Him and said, &#8220Truly You are the Son of God!&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they that were in the boat worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God. <a href="/cev/matthew/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The men in the boat worshiped Jesus and said, "You really are the Son of God!" <a href="/erv/matthew/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they that were in the boat worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God. <a href="/gwt/matthew/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The men in the boat bowed down in front of Jesus and said, "You are truly the Son of God." <a href="/gnt/matthew/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then the disciples in the boat worshiped Jesus. "Truly you are the Son of God!" they exclaimed. <a href="/isv/matthew/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then the men in the boat began to worship Jesus, saying, "You certainly are the Son of God!" <a href="/msb/matthew/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then those who were in the boat came and worshipped Him, saying, ?Truly You are the Son of God!? <a href="/net/matthew/14.htm">NET Bible</a> Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." <a href="/nheb/matthew/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, "You are truly the Son of God." <a href="/wbt/matthew/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then they that were in the boat came and worshiped him, saying, In truth thou art the son of God. <a href="/wey/matthew/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and the men on board fell down before him and said, "You are indeed God's Son." <a href="/web/matthew/14.htm">World English Bible</a> Those who were in the boat came and worshiped him, saying, “You are truly the Son of God!” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and those in the boat having come, worshiped Him, saying, “You are truly God’s Son.” <a href="/blb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And those in the boat worshiped Him, saying, "Truly You are the Son of God." <a href="/ylt/matthew/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and those in the boat having come, did bow to him, saying, 'Truly -- God's Son art thou.' <a href="/slt/matthew/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they in the ship, having come, worshipped him, saying, Thou art truly the Son of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they that were in the boat came and adored him, saying: Indeed thou art the Son of God. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then those who were in the boat drew near and adored him, saying: “Truly, you are the Son of God.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/14.htm">New American Bible</a> Those who were in the boat did him homage, saying, “Truly, you are the Son of God.” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And those in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they who were in the boat came and worshipped him; and they said, Truly you are the Son of God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And those who were in the ship came and they worshiped him, and they said, “Truly, you are The Son of God!”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And they that were in the ship came and worshiped him, saying: Truly, thou art the Son of God.<CM> <a href="/godbey/matthew/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And those in the ship having come worshiped Him, saying, Truly thou art the Son of God. <a href="/haweis/matthew/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And they who were in the vessel, came and worshipped him, saying, Truly thou art the Son of God.<CM> <a href="/mace/matthew/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> then they that were in the ship, came and worshipped him, saying, of a truth thou art the son of God. <a href="/wey/matthew/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and the men on board fell down before him and said, "You are indeed God's Son." <a href="/worrell/matthew/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And these in the boat worshiped Him, saying, "Truly Thou art God's Son." <a href="/worsley/matthew/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped Him, saying, Thou art indeed the Son of God. <a href="/parallel/matthew/14-33.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=4207" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/14.htm">Jesus Walks on Water</a> …32And when they had climbed back into the boat, the wind died down. 33<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who were</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4143.htm" title="4143: ploiō (N-DNS) -- A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.">boat</a> <a href="/greek/4352.htm" title="4352: prosekynēsan (V-AIA-3P) -- From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage.">worshiped</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">saying,</a> <a href="/greek/230.htm" title="230: Alēthōs (Adv) -- Truly, really, certainly, surely. Adverb from alethes; truly.">“Truly</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ei (V-PIA-2S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">You are</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: Huios (N-NMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">the Son</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God!”</a> 34When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/6-68.htm">John 6:68-69</a> Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life. / We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.” <a href="/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16</a> Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” <a href="/mark/1-1.htm">Mark 1:1</a> This is the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. <a href="/john/1-49.htm">John 1:49</a> “Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” <a href="/luke/4-41.htm">Luke 4:41</a> Demons also came out of many people, shouting, “You are the Son of God!” But He rebuked the demons and would not allow them to speak, because they knew He was the Christ. <a href="/john/20-28.htm">John 20:28</a> Thomas replied, “My Lord and my God!” <a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9</a> that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. <a href="/philippians/2-11.htm">Philippians 2:11</a> and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/hebrews/1-6.htm">Hebrews 1:6</a> And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.” <a href="/1_john/4-15.htm">1 John 4:15</a> If anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. <a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a> I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father. <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a> In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. <a href="/psalms/45-6.htm">Psalm 45:6</a> Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom. <a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a> Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth you are the Son of God.worshipped.<a href="/matthew/15-25.htm">Matthew 15:25</a> Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me.<a href="/matthew/28-9.htm">Matthew 28:9,17</a> And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him… <a href="/luke/24-52.htm">Luke 24:52</a> And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:Of.<a href="/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16</a> And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.<a href="/matthew/17-5.htm">Matthew 17:5</a> While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.<a href="/matthew/26-63.htm">Matthew 26:63</a> But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/14-22.htm">Board</a> <a href="/matthew/14-32.htm">Boat</a> <a href="/matthew/4-10.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/matthew/14-32.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/matthew/10-15.htm">God's</a> <a href="/matthew/9-18.htm">Homage</a> <a href="/matthew/13-34.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/matthew/14-32.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/matthew/13-17.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/matthew/9-18.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/matthew/9-18.htm">Worshiped</a> <a href="/matthew/9-18.htm">Worshipped</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/15-39.htm">Board</a> <a href="/matthew/15-39.htm">Boat</a> <a href="/matthew/15-25.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/matthew/17-6.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/matthew/15-3.htm">God's</a> <a href="/matthew/15-25.htm">Homage</a> <a href="/matthew/16-3.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/matthew/15-39.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/matthew/15-27.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/matthew/15-9.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/matthew/15-25.htm">Worshiped</a> <a href="/matthew/15-25.htm">Worshipped</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 14</div>1. <a href="/matthew/14-1.htm">Herod's opinion of Jesus.</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/14-3.htm">Wherefore John Baptist was beheaded.</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Jesus departs into a solitary place,</a> 15. <a href="/matthew/14-15.htm">where he feeds five thousand men with five loves and two fishes.</a> 22. <a href="/matthew/14-22.htm">He walks on the sea to his disciples;</a> 34. <a href="/matthew/14-34.htm">and landing at Gennesaret, </a> 35. <a href="/matthew/14-35.htm">heals the sick who touch of the hem of his garment.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then those who were in the boat This phrase refers to the disciples of Jesus, who were with Him on the Sea of Galilee. The context is the aftermath of Jesus walking on water and calming the storm, demonstrating His authority over nature. The Sea of Galilee, a freshwater lake in Israel, was a central location for Jesus' ministry and many of His miracles. The disciples, being fishermen, were familiar with the sea, yet they were still amazed by Jesus' power.worshiped Him, The act of worship here indicates a recognition of Jesus' divine nature. In Jewish culture, worship was reserved for God alone, suggesting that the disciples were beginning to understand Jesus' true identity. This moment marks a significant development in their faith journey, as they move from seeing Jesus as a teacher and miracle worker to acknowledging His divinity.saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!” This declaration is a profound confession of faith. The title "Son of God" is significant in both Jewish and Christian theology, indicating a unique relationship with God the Father. This acknowledgment by the disciples connects to earlier scriptural prophecies about the Messiah, such as <a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a>, which speaks of the anointed one as God's Son. It also foreshadows Peter's later confession in <a href="/matthew/16-16.htm">Matthew 16:16</a> and aligns with the purpose of John's Gospel, which is to show that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God (<a href="/john/20-31.htm">John 20:31</a>). This moment is pivotal as it reflects the growing understanding and belief among the disciples regarding Jesus' true nature and mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Central figure in this passage, recognized as the Son of God by His disciples. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who were in the boat and witnessed His divine power. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_boat.htm">The Boat</a> The setting where the disciples were when they witnessed Jesus walking on water and calming the storm. 4. <a href="/topical/s/sea_of_galilee.htm">Sea of Galilee</a> The body of water where this miraculous event took place. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_miracle.htm">The Miracle</a> Jesus walking on water and calming the storm, leading to the disciples' declaration of faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_divine_authority.htm">Recognition of Divine Authority</a> The disciples' worship and declaration of Jesus as the Son of God highlight the importance of recognizing and submitting to His divine authority in our lives. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_the_midst_of_storms.htm">Faith in the Midst of Storms</a> Just as the disciples witnessed Jesus' power during a literal storm, we are called to trust in His sovereignty during the metaphorical storms in our lives. <a href="/topical/w/worship_as_a_response_to_revelation.htm">Worship as a Response to Revelation</a> The disciples' immediate response to Jesus' miracle was worship, teaching us that true worship stems from a revelation of who Jesus is. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_witnessing.htm">The Importance of Witnessing</a> The disciples' experience reminds us of the importance of witnessing and sharing our encounters with Jesus to strengthen our faith and the faith of others. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_jesus'_identity.htm">Understanding Jesus' Identity</a> This passage challenges us to deepen our understanding of Jesus' identity as the Son of God and what that means for our personal relationship with Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 14</a> <a href="/q/did_people_worship_jesus.htm">Did people worship Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/is_jesus_god.htm">Is Jesus God?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_witness_to_jehovah's_witnesses.htm">What is the key to witnessing to Jehovah's Witnesses?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_dynamic_monarchianism.htm">What is the belief of Dynamic Monarchianism?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(33) They that were in the ship.--The peculiar description was apparently intended to distinguish them from Peter and the other disciples, and probably indicates that they were the crew of the boat, or some chance passengers, who had no previous knowledge of our Lord and of His works. They too were led, in that moment of wonder, to the confession that the Prophet of Nazareth was more than man, and in this, as far as the Gospel record goes, they anticipated the faith even of the foremost of the disciples. It is significant that Peter's confession that He was "the Son of God," or "the Holy One of God" (<a href="/john/6-69.htm" title="And we believe and are sure that you are that Christ, the Son of the living God.">John 6:69</a>), follows shortly upon this.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 33. - Matthew only. Then - and (Revised Version, δέ) - they that were in the ship; boat (Revised Version). If there were others than the disciples in the boat, as is probable, these also would be included; but the disciples would naturally take the lead (cf. the notes on Matthew 8:23, 27). Came and. The Revised Version omits these two words, with the manuscripts. They are due to the analogy of <a href="/matthew/8-2.htm">Matthew 8:2</a>; <a href="/matthew/9-18.htm">Matthew 9:18</a>. Worshipped him (<a href="/matthew/4-9.htm">Matthew 4:9</a>, note). In <a href="/matthew/8-27.htm">Matthew 8:27</a> we read of wonder; here, of homage. Saying, Of a truth (ἀληθῶς); cf. <a href="/matthew/5-18.htm">Matthew 5:18</a>, s.v. "verily." The word seems to imply that the suggestion did not enter their minds now for the first time. Two had, perhaps, heard the words spoken at the baptism (<a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Matthew 3:17</a>), and most of them, if not all, the utterance by the demons in <a href="/matthew/8-29.htm">Matthew 8:29</a>. Yet these utterances in reality far surpassed what they even nosy imagined (vide infra). Thou art the Son of God (Θεοῦ υἱὸς εϊ). Although the phrase is not of the definite form found in <a href="/matthew/26-63.htm">Matthew 26:63</a> and Matthew 16:16, where it is used with express reference to the Messiahship of Jesus (cf. for the intermediate form, <a href="/matthew/27-40.htm">Matthew 27:40</a> with 43), yet it is impossible to take it here as merely referring to a moral relation between Jesus and God. In <a href="/matthew/27-54.htm">Matthew 27:54</a> this might be sufficient (Luke has "righteous"); but here there is no question of coming up to a standard of moral uprightness, but rather of manifestation of power, and this is connected with Messiah. His authority over the elements leads to the homage of those who witness its exercise, and forces from them the expression that he is the promised Representative of God on earth (<a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a>; cf. <a href="/matthew/2-15.htm">Matthew 2:15</a>, note). Observe, however, that not even so is it a profession of faith in his absolute Divinity. (Kubel's note on this subject in <a href="/matthew/8-29.htm">Matthew 8:29</a> is very good.) <a href="/commentaries/matthew/14-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. those who [were] οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. boat πλοίῳ (ploiō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4143.htm">Strong's 4143: </a> A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel. worshiped προσεκύνησαν (prosekynēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4352.htm">Strong's 4352: </a> From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage. Him, αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. saying, λέγοντες (legontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. “Truly Ἀληθῶς (Alēthōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_230.htm">Strong's 230: </a> Truly, really, certainly, surely. Adverb from alethes; truly. You are εἶ (ei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. the Son Υἱὸς (Huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of God!” Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/14-33.htm">Matthew 14:33 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/14-33.htm">Matthew 14:33 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/14-33.htm">Matthew 14:33 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/14-33.htm">Matthew 14:33 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/14-33.htm">Matthew 14:33 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/14-33.htm">Matthew 14:33 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/14-33.htm">Matthew 14:33 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/14-33.htm">Matthew 14:33 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/14-33.htm">Matthew 14:33 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/14-33.htm">Matthew 14:33 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/14-33.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 14:33 Those who were in the boat came (Matt. 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