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In their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost!” <a href="/esv/matthew/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. <a href="/bsb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear. <a href="/blb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the disciples having seen Him walking on the sea, were troubled saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out in fear. <a href="/kjv/matthew/14.htm">King James Bible</a> And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/14.htm">New King James Version</a> And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. <a href="/nasb/matthew/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, &#8220It is a ghost!&#8221 And they cried out in fear. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were frightened, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. <a href="/lsb/matthew/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. <a href="/amp/matthew/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. <a href="/csb/matthew/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost! ” they said, and they cried out in fear. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. &#8220It&#8217s a ghost!&#8221 they said, and cried out in fear. <a href="/asv/matthew/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a ghost; and they cried out for fear. <a href="/cev/matthew/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When they saw him, they thought he was a ghost. They were terrified and started screaming. <a href="/erv/matthew/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is an apparition; and they cried out for fear. <a href="/gwt/matthew/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified. They said, "It's a ghost!" and began to scream because they were afraid. <a href="/gnt/matthew/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> When they saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. "It's a ghost!" they said, and screamed with fear. <a href="/isv/matthew/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified and cried out, "It's a ghost!" And they screamed in terror. <a href="/msb/matthew/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. ?It?s a ghost!? they said, and cried out in fear. <a href="/net/matthew/14.htm">NET Bible</a> When the disciples saw him walking on the water they were terrified and said, "It's a ghost!" and cried out with fear. <a href="/nheb/matthew/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, "It's a ghost." and they screamed with fear. <a href="/wbt/matthew/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. <a href="/wey/matthew/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When the disciples saw Him walking on the waves, they were greatly alarmed. "It is a spirit," they exclaimed, and they cried out with terror. <a href="/web/matthew/14.htm">World English Bible</a> When the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It’s a ghost!” and they cried out for fear. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the disciples having seen Him walking on the sea, were troubled, saying, “It is an apparition,” and from the fear they cried out; <a href="/blb/matthew/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the disciples having seen Him walking on the sea, were troubled saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out in fear. <a href="/ylt/matthew/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the disciples having seen him walking upon the sea, were troubled saying -- 'It is an apparition,' and from the fear they cried out; <a href="/slt/matthew/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the disciples seeing him walking upon the sea, were troubled, saying, It is an apparition; and they cried out for fear.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they seeing him walk upon the sea, were troubled, saying: It is an apparition. And they cried out for fear. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And seeing him walking upon the sea, they were disturbed, saying: “It must be an apparition.” And they cried out, because of fear. <a href="/nabre/matthew/14.htm">New American Bible</a> When the disciples saw him walking on the sea they were terrified. “It is a ghost,” they said, and they cried out in fear. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And his disciples saw him walking on the water, and they were scared, and they said, It is a false vision; and they cried out because of their fear. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And his disciples saw him, that he was walking on the water, and they were alarmed and they were saying, “It is an illusion!”, and they cried out in fear.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were alarmed, and said: It is a specter! and they cried out for fear. <a href="/godbey/matthew/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the disciples seeing Him walking on the sea, were afrighted, saying, It is a specter; and they cried out from fear. <a href="/haweis/matthew/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were greatly agitated, saying, It is his apparition. And they cried out with terror. <a href="/mace/matthew/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the disciples seeing him walking on the sea, cry'd out in a fright, an apparition; and they scream'd for fear. <a href="/wey/matthew/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When the disciples saw Him walking on the waves, they were greatly alarmed. "It is a spirit," they exclaimed, and they cried out with terror. <a href="/worrell/matthew/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the disciples, seeing Him walking on the sea, were troubled, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. <a href="/worsley/matthew/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were affrighted and said, It is an apparition; <a href="/parallel/matthew/14-26.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=4154" 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> …25During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea. 26<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">When</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētai (N-NMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: idontes (V-APA-NMP) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">saw</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- 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/4043.htm" title="4043: peripatounta (V-PPA-AMS) -- From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow.">walking</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- 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/2281.htm" title="2281: thalassēs (N-GFS) -- Probably prolonged from hals; the sea.">sea,</a> <a href="/greek/5015.htm" title="5015: etarachthēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- To disturb, agitate, stir up, trouble. Of uncertain affinity; to stir or agitate.">they were terrified.</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">“It’s</a> <a href="/greek/5326.htm" title="5326: Phantasma (N-NNS) -- An apparition, ghost, spirit, phantom. From phantazo; a show, i.e. Spectre.">a ghost!”</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. ">they said,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2896.htm" title="2896: ekraxan (V-AIA-3P) -- To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to croak or scream, i.e. to call aloud.">cried out</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5401.htm" title="5401: phobou (N-GMS) -- (a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. From a primary phebomai; alarm or fright.">fear.</a> 27But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”…<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="/mark/6-49.htm">Mark 6:49-50</a> but when they saw Him walking on the sea, they cried out, thinking He was a ghost— / for they all saw Him and were terrified. But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.” <a href="/john/6-19.htm">John 6:19-20</a> When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified. / But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.” <a href="/luke/24-37.htm">Luke 24:37</a> But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit. <a href="/exodus/14-10.htm">Exodus 14:10</a> As Pharaoh approached, the Israelites looked up and saw the Egyptians marching after them, and they were terrified and cried out to the LORD. <a href="/job/9-8.htm">Job 9:8</a> He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea. <a href="/isaiah/43-2.htm">Isaiah 43:2</a> When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. <a href="/psalms/77-16.htm">Psalm 77:16-19</a> The waters saw You, O God; the waters saw You and swirled; even the depths were shaken. / The clouds poured down water; the skies resounded with thunder; Your arrows flashed back and forth. / Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. ... <a href="/psalms/107-28.htm">Psalm 107:28-30</a> Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He brought them out of their distress. / He calmed the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed. / They rejoiced in the silence, and He guided them to the harbor they desired. <a href="/1_samuel/28-12.htm">1 Samuel 28:12-13</a> But when the woman saw Samuel, she cried out in a loud voice and said to Saul, “Why have you deceived me? You are Saul!” / “Do not be afraid,” the king replied. “What do you see?” “I see a god coming up out of the earth,” the woman answered. <a href="/daniel/10-7.htm">Daniel 10:7</a> Only I, Daniel, saw the vision; the men with me did not see it, but a great terror fell upon them, and they ran and hid themselves. <a href="/acts/12-15.htm">Acts 12:15</a> “You are out of your mind,” they told her. But when she kept insisting it was so, they said, “It must be his angel.” <a href="/2_kings/6-15.htm">2 Kings 6:15-17</a> When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early in the morning, behold, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. So he asked Elisha, “Oh, my master, what are we to do?” / “Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” / Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. <a href="/genesis/32-24.htm">Genesis 32:24-30</a> So Jacob was left all alone, and there a man wrestled with him until daybreak. / When the man saw that he could not overpower Jacob, he struck the socket of Jacob’s hip and dislocated it as they wrestled. / Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.” But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” ... <a href="/2_corinthians/5-7.htm">2 Corinthians 5:7</a> For we walk by faith, not by sight. <a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Revelation 1:17</a> When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.they were.<a href="/1_samuel/28-12.htm">1 Samuel 28:12-14</a> And when the woman saw Samuel, she cried with a loud voice: and the woman spake to Saul, saying, Why hast thou deceived me? for thou art Saul… <a href="/job/4-14.htm">Job 4:14-16</a> Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake… <a href="/daniel/10-6.htm">Daniel 10:6-12</a> His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/daniel/7-28.htm">Alarmed</a> <a href="/luke/24-23.htm">Apparition</a> <a href="/matthew/11-21.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/matthew/13-50.htm">Cries</a> <a href="/matthew/14-22.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/matthew/13-54.htm">Exclaimed</a> <a href="/matthew/14-5.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/matthew/12-32.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/matthew/13-54.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/matthew/14-25.htm">Lake</a> <a href="/matthew/14-25.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/matthew/12-43.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-17.htm">Terrified</a> <a href="/zechariah/12-4.htm">Terror</a> <a href="/matthew/11-28.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/matthew/14-25.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/matthew/14-25.htm">Waves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/24-6.htm">Alarmed</a> <a href="/mark/6-49.htm">Apparition</a> <a href="/matthew/14-30.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/matthew/15-23.htm">Cries</a> <a href="/matthew/15-2.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/matthew/18-28.htm">Exclaimed</a> <a href="/matthew/14-27.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/matthew/27-50.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/matthew/15-12.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/matthew/15-29.htm">Lake</a> <a href="/matthew/15-29.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/matthew/15-22.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/matthew/17-6.htm">Terrified</a> <a href="/matthew/17-6.htm">Terror</a> <a href="/matthew/15-12.htm">Troubled</a> <a href="/matthew/14-29.htm">Walking</a> <a href="/mark/4-37.htm">Waves</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>When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea This event occurs on the Sea of Galilee, a freshwater lake in Israel known for sudden storms due to its geographical location. The disciples, experienced fishermen, would have been familiar with the sea's temperament. Jesus walking on water demonstrates His authority over nature, echoing Old Testament themes where God alone treads on the waves (<a href="/job/9-8.htm">Job 9:8</a>). This miracle reveals Jesus' divine nature, affirming His identity as the Son of God.they were terrified The disciples' fear highlights their human limitations and lack of understanding of Jesus' divine power. Despite witnessing previous miracles, they struggle to comprehend the full extent of His authority. This reaction is consistent with human responses to divine encounters throughout Scripture, where fear often precedes understanding and revelation (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/6-5.htm">Isaiah 6:5</a>).“It’s a ghost!” they said In the cultural context of the time, belief in spirits or ghosts was common. The disciples' immediate assumption reflects their fear and confusion, as they attempt to rationalize the supernatural event with their existing beliefs. This reaction underscores their initial inability to recognize Jesus' presence and power, a theme that recurs in the Gospels as the disciples gradually come to understand His true nature.and cried out in fear The disciples' cry of fear is a natural human response to the unknown and the seemingly impossible. This moment of vulnerability sets the stage for Jesus to reveal His comforting presence and authority, as He often does in moments of human weakness and need. Their fear contrasts with the peace and assurance that Jesus brings, illustrating the transformative power of faith and trust in Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of the New Testament, who demonstrates His divine authority over nature by walking on water. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who are in a boat on the Sea of Galilee, witnessing this miraculous event. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_sea_of_galilee.htm">The Sea of Galilee</a> A significant body of water in the region where many of Jesus' miracles and teachings took place. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_walking_on_water.htm">The Event of Walking on Water</a> A miraculous demonstration of Jesus' power and divinity, intended to strengthen the faith of His disciples. 5. <a href="/topical/f/fear_and_misunderstanding.htm">Fear and Misunderstanding</a> The disciples' initial reaction to seeing Jesus, highlighting their human frailty and lack of understanding.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_jesus_in_our_storms.htm">Recognizing Jesus in Our Storms</a> Just as the disciples initially failed to recognize Jesus, we too can miss His presence in our life's storms. We must train our spiritual eyes to see Him in every situation. <a href="/topical/o/overcoming_fear_with_faith.htm">Overcoming Fear with Faith</a> The disciples' fear reminds us of our own tendencies to fear the unknown. Faith in Jesus' power and presence can help us overcome our fears. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_discernment.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Discernment</a> The disciples mistook Jesus for a ghost, showing the need for spiritual discernment. We should seek the Holy Spirit's guidance to discern truth from deception. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_authority_over_creation.htm">Jesus' Authority Over Creation</a> This miracle reaffirms Jesus' divine authority over all creation, encouraging us to trust in His sovereignty in every aspect of our lives. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_jesus'_presence.htm">Responding to Jesus' Presence</a> When Jesus approaches us in our difficulties, our response should be one of faith and trust, rather than fear and doubt.<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/why_can't_physics_explain_jesus_walking.htm">If Jesus walked on water, why does physics say this is impossible without external forces?</a> <a href="/q/how_is_the_holy_spirit_different.htm">What distinguishes the Holy Spirit from the Holy Ghost?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_walk_on_water.htm">Why did Jesus perform the miracle of walking on water?</a> <a href="/q/disciples'_reaction_to_jesus_walking_on_water.htm">How did the disciples react when Jesus walked on water? They worshipped him as the Son of God (Matthew 14:33) but were astounded and didn't understand (Mark 6:51-52).</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 26. - And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit - an apparition (Revised Version, φάντασμά ἐστιν) - and they cried out for fear. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/14-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>When δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the 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. disciples μαθηταὶ (mathētai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. saw ἰδόντες (idontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. Him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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. walking περιπατοῦντα (peripatounta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> From peri and pateo; to tread all around, i.e. Walk at large; figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow. on ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine 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. sea, θαλάσσης (thalassēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2281.htm">Strong's 2281: </a> Probably prolonged from hals; the sea. they were terrified. ἐταράχθησαν (etarachthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5015.htm">Strong's 5015: </a> To disturb, agitate, stir up, trouble. Of uncertain affinity; to stir or agitate. “It’s ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd 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. a ghost!” Φάντασμά (Phantasma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5326.htm">Strong's 5326: </a> An apparition, ghost, spirit, phantom. From phantazo; a show, i.e. Spectre. they said, 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. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. cried out ἔκραξαν (ekraxan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> To cry aloud, shriek. A primary verb; properly, to 'croak' or scream, i.e. to call aloud. in ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. fear. φόβου (phobou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5401.htm">Strong's 5401: </a> (a) fear, terror, alarm, (b) the object or cause of fear, (c) reverence, respect. 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