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High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water. <a href="/esv/mark/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. <a href="/bsb/mark/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Soon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was being swamped. <a href="/blb/mark/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And a violent storm of wind comes, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that the boat already is being filled up. <a href="/kjv/mark/4.htm">King James Bible</a> And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. <a href="/nkjv/mark/4.htm">New King James Version</a> And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling. <a href="/nasb_/mark/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nasb/mark/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> And there arose a fierce gale of wind, and the waves were breaking over the boat so much that the boat was already filling up. <a href="/nasb77/mark/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And there arose a fierce gale of wind, and the waves were breaking over the boat so much that the boat was already filling up. <a href="/lsb/mark/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat so that the boat was already filling up. <a href="/amp/mark/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And a fierce windstorm began to blow, and waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was already being swamped. <a href="/csb/mark/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> A great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. <a href="/hcsb/mark/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> A fierce windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. <a href="/asv/mark/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> And there ariseth a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the boat, insomuch that the boat was now filling. <a href="/cev/mark/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Suddenly a storm struck the lake. Waves started splashing into the boat, and it was about to sink. <a href="/erv/mark/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> And there ariseth a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the boat, insomuch that the boat was now filling. <a href="/gwt/mark/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> A violent windstorm came up. The waves were breaking into the boat so that it was quickly filling up. <a href="/gnt/mark/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> Suddenly a strong wind blew up, and the waves began to spill over into the boat, so that it was about to fill with water. <a href="/isv/mark/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> A violent windstorm came up, and the waves began breaking into the boat, so that the boat was rapidly becoming swamped. <a href="/msb/mark/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Soon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was being swamped. <a href="/net/mark/4.htm">NET Bible</a> Now a great windstorm developed and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was nearly swamped. <a href="/nheb/mark/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And a big wind storm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so much that the boat was already filled. <a href="/wbt/mark/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was now full. <a href="/wey/mark/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But a heavy squall came on, and the waves were now dashing into the boat, so that it was fast filling. <a href="/web/mark/4.htm">World English Bible</a> A big wind storm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so much that the boat was already filled. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And there comes a great storm of wind, and the waves were beating on the boat, so that it is now being filled, <a href="/blb/mark/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And a violent storm of wind comes, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that the boat already is being filled up. <a href="/ylt/mark/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And there cometh a great storm of wind, and the waves were beating on the boat, so that it is now being filled, <a href="/slt/mark/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And there is a great hurricane of wind, and the waves struck against the ship, so that it was already filled.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that the ship was filled. <a href="/cpdv/mark/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And a great wind storm occurred, and the waves broke over the boat, so that the boat was being filled. <a href="/nabre/mark/4.htm">New American Bible</a> A violent squall came up and waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was already filling up. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And there arose a heavy storm and wind, and the waves kept falling into the boat, so that the boat was nearly filled up. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And there was a great storm and the wind and the waves were beating into the ship and it was close to being filled.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves dashed into the ship, so that it was now full. <a href="/godbey/mark/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And there was a great storm of wind: and the waves were dashing into the ship, so that it was already filled. <a href="/haweis/mark/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And a great hurricane arose, and the waves broke into the vessel, so that it was now full of water: <a href="/mace/mark/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> at length a violent storm ensued, and the waves beat into the ship, that it began to fill, <a href="/wey/mark/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But a heavy squall came on, and the waves were now dashing into the boat, so that it was fast filling. <a href="/worrell/mark/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And there arises a great storm of wind, and the waves were beating into the boat, so that the boat was now being filled. <a href="/worsley/mark/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now almost full. <a href="/parallel/mark/4-37.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/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=1172" 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/mark/4.htm">Jesus Calms the Storm</a> …36After they had dismissed the crowd, they took Jesus with them, since He was already in the boat. And there were other boats with Him. 37<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Soon</a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: megalē (Adj-NFS) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">a violent</a> <a href="/greek/2978.htm" title="2978: lailaps (N-NFS) -- A sudden storm, squall, whirlwind, hurricane. Of uncertain derivation; a whirlwind.">windstorm</a> <a href="/greek/417.htm" title="417: anemou (N-GMS) -- The wind; fig: applied to empty doctrines. From the base of aer; wind; by implication, quarters."></a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: ginetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">came up,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-NNP) -- 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/2949.htm" title="2949: kymata (N-NNP) -- A wave, surge, billow. From kuo (with young), i.e. Bend, curve); a billow.">waves</a> <a href="/greek/1911.htm" title="1911: epeballen (V-IIA-3S) -- From epi and ballo; to throw upon; specially to reflect; impersonally, to belong to.">were breaking</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">over</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- 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: ploion (N-ANS) -- A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.">boat,</a> <a href="/greek/5620.htm" title="5620: hōste (Conj) -- So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4143.htm" title="4143: ploion (N-ANS) -- A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel.">it</a> <a href="/greek/2235.htm" title="2235: ēdē (Adv) -- Already; now at length, now after all this waiting. Apparently from e and de; even now."></a> <a href="/greek/1072.htm" title="1072: gemizesthai (V-PNM/P) -- To fill, load. Transitive from gemo; to fill entirely.">was being swamped.</a> 38But Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on the cushion. So they woke Him and said, “Teacher, don’t You care that we are perishing?”…<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="/matthew/8-24.htm">Matthew 8:24</a> Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping. <a href="/luke/8-23.htm">Luke 8:23</a> As they sailed, He fell asleep, and a windstorm came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. <a href="/jonah/1-4.htm">Jonah 1:4</a> Then the LORD hurled a great wind upon the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship was in danger of breaking apart. <a href="/psalms/107-25.htm">Psalm 107:25-29</a> For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea. / They mounted up to the heavens, then sunk to the depths; their courage melted in their anguish. / They reeled and staggered like drunkards, and all their skill was useless. ... <a href="/acts/27-14.htm">Acts 27:14-15</a> But it was not long before a cyclone called the Northeaster swept down across the island. / Unable to head into the wind, the ship was caught up. So we gave way and let ourselves be driven along. <a href="/job/38-8.htm">Job 38:8-11</a> Who enclosed the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb, / when I made the clouds its garment and thick darkness its blanket, / when I fixed its boundaries and set in place its bars and doors, ... <a href="/psalms/89-9.htm">Psalm 89:9</a> You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them. <a href="/isaiah/51-10.htm">Isaiah 51:10</a> Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over? <a href="/nahum/1-4.htm">Nahum 1:4</a> He rebukes the sea and dries it up; He makes all the rivers run dry. Bashan and Carmel wither, and the flower of Lebanon wilts. <a href="/psalms/65-7.htm">Psalm 65:7</a> You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations. <a href="/proverbs/30-4.htm">Proverbs 30:4</a> Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is the name of His Son—surely you know! <a href="/jeremiah/5-22.htm">Jeremiah 5:22</a> Do you not fear Me?” declares the LORD. “Do you not tremble before Me, the One who set the sand as the boundary for the sea, an enduring barrier it cannot cross? The waves surge, but they cannot prevail. They roar but cannot cross it. <a href="/exodus/14-21.htm">Exodus 14:21-22</a> Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. <a href="/2_samuel/22-16.htm">2 Samuel 22:16</a> The channels of the sea appeared, and the foundations of the world were exposed at the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of His nostrils. <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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.there arose.<a href="/matthew/8-23.htm">Matthew 8:23,24</a> And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him… <a href="/luke/8-22.htm">Luke 8:22,23</a> Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth… great storm.<a href="/job/1-12.htm">Job 1:12,19</a> And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD… <a href="/psalms/107-23.htm">Psalm 107:23-31</a> They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; … <a href="/jonah/1-4.htm">Jonah 1:4</a> But the LORD sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/24-32.htm">Already</a> <a href="/matthew/27-30.htm">Beat</a> <a href="/mark/4-32.htm">Big</a> <a href="/mark/4-36.htm">Boat</a> <a href="/judges/5-22.htm">Dashing</a> <a href="/mark/2-20.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/matthew/8-28.htm">Fierce</a> <a href="/mark/2-21.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/matthew/27-48.htm">Filling</a> <a href="/mark/4-28.htm">Full</a> <a href="/matthew/2-16.htm">Furious</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-16.htm">Gale</a> <a href="/mark/4-32.htm">Great</a> <a href="/matthew/26-43.htm">Heavy</a> <a href="/mark/3-10.htm">Insomuch</a> <a href="/matthew/18-28.htm">Nearly</a> <a href="/mark/4-36.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/luke/2-24.htm">Squall</a> <a href="/matthew/16-3.htm">Storm</a> <a href="/matthew/8-24.htm">Swamped</a> <a href="/matthew/28-2.htm">Violent</a> <a href="/matthew/14-26.htm">Waves</a> <a href="/matthew/14-32.htm">Wind</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/6-35.htm">Already</a> <a href="/mark/12-3.htm">Beat</a> <a href="/mark/16-4.htm">Big</a> <a href="/mark/4-38.htm">Boat</a> <a href="/judges/5-22.htm">Dashing</a> <a href="/mark/7-8.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/luke/11-18.htm">Fierce</a> <a href="/mark/4-41.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/mark/8-20.htm">Filling</a> <a href="/mark/4-40.htm">Full</a> <a href="/luke/4-28.htm">Furious</a> <a href="/acts/27-15.htm">Gale</a> <a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Great</a> <a href="/mark/9-42.htm">Heavy</a> <a href="/mark/9-26.htm">Insomuch</a> <a href="/luke/24-29.htm">Nearly</a> <a href="/mark/4-38.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/luke/2-24.htm">Squall</a> <a href="/luke/8-23.htm">Storm</a> <a href="/luke/8-23.htm">Swamped</a> <a href="/mark/9-20.htm">Violent</a> <a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Waves</a> <a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Wind</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 4</div>1. <a href="/mark/4-1.htm">The parable of the sower,</a> 14. <a href="/mark/4-14.htm">and the meaning thereof.</a> 21. <a href="/mark/4-21.htm">We must communicate the light of our knowledge to others.</a> 26. <a href="/mark/4-26.htm">The parable of the seed growing secretly;</a> 30. <a href="/mark/4-30.htm">and of the mustard seed.</a> 35. <a href="/mark/4-35.htm">Jesus stills the storm on the sea.</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/mark/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Soon a violent windstorm came up The Sea of Galilee is known for sudden and violent storms due to its geographical location. It is situated in a basin surrounded by mountains, which can cause rapid changes in weather. This setting provides a backdrop for understanding the suddenness and intensity of the storm. In biblical symbolism, storms often represent chaos and trials, reflecting the unpredictable nature of life and the challenges faced by believers. The disciples' experience here can be seen as a test of faith, a common theme throughout Scripture.and the waves were breaking over the boat The imagery of waves breaking over the boat highlights the severity of the storm. In ancient times, boats were relatively small and vulnerable to the elements, making this situation particularly perilous. This phrase can be connected to other biblical instances where water represents danger or judgment, such as the flood in Genesis or Jonah's experience at sea. The overwhelming nature of the waves can symbolize the trials and tribulations that believers face, emphasizing the need for divine intervention and protection.so that it was being swamped The boat being swamped indicates a critical situation where the disciples' lives were at risk. This scenario underscores human helplessness in the face of natural forces, pointing to the need for reliance on God. In the broader biblical narrative, water often symbolizes chaos and destruction, as seen in the Red Sea crossing and Noah's flood. The disciples' predicament serves as a metaphor for spiritual struggles, where faith is tested, and reliance on Jesus is paramount. This moment foreshadows Jesus' authority over nature, demonstrating His divine power and reinforcing His role as the Savior who brings peace amidst chaos.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the Gospel of Mark, demonstrating His divine authority and power over nature. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who are with Him in the boat, experiencing fear and doubt during the storm. 3. <a href="/topical/s/sea_of_galilee.htm">Sea of Galilee</a> The body of water where this event takes place, known for sudden and violent storms due to its geographical setting. 4. <a href="/topical/w/windstorm.htm">Windstorm</a> A natural event that tests the faith of the disciples and sets the stage for Jesus to demonstrate His power. 5. <a href="/topical/b/boat.htm">Boat</a> The vessel carrying Jesus and His disciples, symbolizing the church or individual believers facing life's storms.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_the_storms_of_life.htm">Faith in the Storms of Life</a> Just as the disciples faced a literal storm, believers today encounter metaphorical storms. Trusting in Jesus' power and presence is crucial. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_authority_over_creation.htm">Jesus' Authority Over Creation</a> This event underscores Jesus' divine authority, reminding us that He is sovereign over all aspects of creation, including the challenges we face. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_fear_with_faith.htm">Responding to Fear with Faith</a> The disciples' fear contrasts with Jesus' calm. Believers are encouraged to replace fear with faith, trusting in God's control and care. <a href="/topical/t/the_presence_of_jesus_in_our_trials.htm">The Presence of Jesus in Our Trials</a> Jesus was with the disciples in the boat, just as He is with us in our trials. His presence provides comfort and assurance. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_crying_out_to_god.htm">The Importance of Crying Out to God</a> In times of trouble, turning to God in prayer and seeking His intervention is a vital response, as demonstrated by the disciples' eventual plea for help.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 4</a> <a href="/q/how_does_jesus_calm_the_storm.htm">How does Jesus calm the storm in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/can_words_instantly_calm_a_storm.htm">In Mark 4:35–41, is it scientifically plausible for someone’s spoken command to instantly calm a violent storm? </a> <a href="/q/do_paul's_safety_claims_defy_storm_deaths.htm">In Acts 27:22–26, do Paul’s assurances of safety contradict typical maritime fatalities in storms of that era? </a> <a href="/q/how_do_natural_and_moral_evils_differ.htm">How do natural and moral evils differ?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(37) Beat into the ship, so that it was now full.--Better, were beating upon the ship, so that it was filling. Both verbs describe continuous action.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 37. - And there arose a great storm of wind; literally, there ariseth (γίνεται λαίλαψ). St. Mark often uses the historical present, which gives vigor and point to his narrative. And the waves beat into the boat, insomuch that the boat was now filling (ἤδη γεμίζεσθαι). St. Matthew says (<a href="/matthew/8-24.htm">Matthew 8:24</a>), "the boat was covered with the waves." St. Luke (<a href="/luke/8-23.htm">Luke 8:23</a>), "they were filling with water, and were in jeopardy." Bede and ethers have thought that the boat in which Christ was the only boat that was tossed by this storm; in order that Christ might show his power in limiting the area of the tempest. But it is far more probable that the ether boats were subject to it; for they were very near to the boat in which Christ was. There must have been some reason for the allusion to these boats; and the wider the reach of the tempest, the greater would appear the Divine power of Christ in stilling it, and the greater the amount of testimony to the reality of the miracle. The miracle was wrought to show his power over all creation, the sea as well as the dry land; and that they, his disciples, and all who were with him might believe in him as the Omnipotent God. But further, this tempest on the sea of Galilee was a type and symbol of the trials and temptations which should come on the Church. For the Church of God is as a ship in a storm, ever tossed upon "the waves of this troublesome world." And then, moreover, as the rude storm urges the ship onwards, so that it more quickly reaches the desired haven, so afflictions and temptations quicken Christ's disciples to the greater desire of holiness, by which they are borne onwards more speedily to "the haven where they would be." <a href="/commentaries/mark/4-37.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Soon Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. a violent μεγάλη (megalē) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> Large, great, in the widest sense. windstorm λαῖλαψ (lailaps) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2978.htm">Strong's 2978: </a> A sudden storm, squall, whirlwind, hurricane. Of uncertain derivation; a whirlwind. came up, γίνεται (ginetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τὰ (ta) Article - Nominative Neuter 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. waves κύματα (kymata) Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2949.htm">Strong's 2949: </a> A wave, surge, billow. From kuo (with young), i.e. Bend, curve); a billow. were breaking ἐπέβαλλεν (epeballen) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1911.htm">Strong's 1911: </a> From epi and ballo; to throw upon; specially to reflect; impersonally, to belong to. over εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative 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, πλοῖον (ploion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4143.htm">Strong's 4143: </a> A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel. so that ὥστε (hōste) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5620.htm">Strong's 5620: </a> So that, therefore, so then, so as to. From hos and te; so too, i.e. Thus therefore. [it] πλοῖον (ploion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4143.htm">Strong's 4143: </a> A ship, vessel, boat. From pleo; a sailer, i.e. Vessel. was being swamped. γεμίζεσθαι (gemizesthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_1072.htm">Strong's 1072: </a> To fill, load. 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