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But Jesus was sleeping. <a href="/nlt/matthew/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> Suddenly, a fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking into the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. <a href="/esv/matthew/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. <a href="/bsb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/blb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And behold, a great storm arose in the sea so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but He Himself was sleeping. <a href="/kjv/matthew/8.htm">King James Bible</a> And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/8.htm">New King James Version</a> And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And behold, a violent storm developed on the sea, so that the boat was being covered by the waves; but Jesus Himself was asleep. <a href="/nasb/matthew/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being covered with the waves; but Jesus Himself was asleep. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And behold, there arose a great storm in the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves; but He Himself was asleep. <a href="/lsb/matthew/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being covered with the waves; but Jesus Himself was sleeping. <a href="/amp/matthew/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And suddenly a violent storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was being covered by the waves; but Jesus was sleeping. <a href="/csb/matthew/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Suddenly, a violent storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves—but Jesus kept sleeping. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Suddenly, a violent storm arose on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves. But He was sleeping. <a href="/asv/matthew/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> And behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the boat was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. <a href="/cev/matthew/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> a terrible storm suddenly struck the lake, and waves started splashing into their boat. Jesus was sound asleep, <a href="/erv/matthew/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> And behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the boat was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. <a href="/gwt/matthew/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Suddenly, a severe storm came across the sea. The waves were covering the boat. Yet, Jesus was sleeping. <a href="/gnt/matthew/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> Suddenly a fierce storm hit the lake, and the boat was in danger of sinking. But Jesus was asleep. <a href="/isv/matthew/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> Suddenly, a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat began to be swamped by the waves. Yet Jesus kept sleeping. <a href="/msb/matthew/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="/net/matthew/8.htm">NET Bible</a> And a great storm developed on the sea so that the waves began to swamp the boat. But he was asleep. <a href="/nheb/matthew/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And look, a violent storm came up on the sea, so much that the boat was covered with the waves, but he was asleep. <a href="/wbt/matthew/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the boat was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. <a href="/wey/matthew/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But suddenly there arose a great storm on the Lake, so that the waves threatened to engulf the boat; but He was asleep. <a href="/web/matthew/8.htm">World English Bible</a> Behold, a violent storm came up on the sea, so much that the boat was covered with the waves; but he was asleep. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and behold, a great storm arose in the sea, so that the boat was being covered by the waves, but He was sleeping, <a href="/blb/matthew/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And behold, a great storm arose in the sea so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but He Himself was sleeping. <a href="/ylt/matthew/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and lo, a great tempest arose in the sea, so that the boat was being covered by the waves, but he was sleeping, <a href="/slt/matthew/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And, behold, a great shaking was in the sea, so that the ship was covered by the waves: and be slept.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And behold a great tempest arose in the sea, so that the boat was covered with waves, but he was asleep. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And behold, a great tempest occurred in the sea, so much so that the boat was covered with waves; yet truly, he was sleeping. <a href="/nabre/matthew/8.htm">New American Bible</a> Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by waves; but he was asleep. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And behold the sea became very rough, so that the boat was almost covered by the waves; but Jesus was asleep. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And behold, a great earthquake occurred in the sea, so that the galley would be covered from the waves, but Yeshua was asleep.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And behold, there was a great tempest in the sea, so that the ship was covered by the waves: but he was asleep. <a href="/godbey/matthew/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And behold, there was a great storm on the sea, so that the ship was covered by the waves: and He was asleep. <a href="/haweis/matthew/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And, behold, there was a great tempest in the sea, so that the vessel was hid by the waves; but he was asleep. <a href="/mace/matthew/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and on a sudden so great a storm arose at sea, that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. <a href="/wey/matthew/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But suddenly there arose a great storm on the Lake, so that the waves threatened to engulf the boat; but He was asleep. <a href="/worrell/matthew/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, so that the boat was being covered by the waves; but He was sleeping. <a href="/worsley/matthew/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and behold a great tempest rose on the sea, so that the vessel was even covered by the waves; but He was asleep. <a href="/parallel/matthew/8-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=1956" 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/8.htm">Jesus Calms the Storm</a> 23When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. 24<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Suddenly</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!"></a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: megas (Adj-NMS) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">a violent</a> <a href="/greek/4578.htm" title="4578: seismos (N-NMS) -- A shaking (as an earthquake); a storm. From seio; a commotion, i.e. a gale, an earthquake.">storm</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egeneto (V-AIM-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/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.">on</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- 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: thalassē (N-DFS) -- Probably prolonged from hals; the sea.">sea,</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.">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/2572.htm" title="2572: kalyptesthai (V-PNM/P) -- To veil, hide, conceal, envelop. Akin to klepto and krupto; to cover up.">was engulfed</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).">by</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- 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: kymatōn (N-GNP) -- A wave, surge, billow. From kuo (with young), i.e. Bend, curve); a billow.">waves;</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2518.htm" title="2518: ekatheuden (V-IIA-3S) -- To sleep, be sleeping. From kata and heudo; to lie down to rest, i.e. to fall asleep.">was sleeping.</a> 25The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! 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="/mark/4-37.htm">Mark 4:37-39</a> Soon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was being swamped. / But Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on the cushion. So they woke Him and said, “Teacher, don’t You care that we are perishing?” / Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm. <a href="/luke/8-23.htm">Luke 8:23-25</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. / The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm. / “Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!” <a href="/jonah/1-4.htm">Jonah 1:4-6</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. / The sailors were afraid, and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the ship’s cargo into the sea to lighten the load. But Jonah had gone down to the lowest part of the vessel, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep. / The captain approached him and said, “How can you sleep? Get up and call upon your God. Perhaps this God will consider us, so that we may not perish.” <a href="/psalms/107-23.htm">Psalm 107:23-30</a> Others went out to sea in ships, conducting trade on the mighty waters. / They saw the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep. / For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea. ... <a href="/isaiah/54-11.htm">Isaiah 54:11</a> “O afflicted city, lashed by storms, without solace, surely I will set your stones in antimony and lay your foundations with sapphires. <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="/psalms/89-9.htm">Psalm 89:9</a> You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them. <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="/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="/psalms/93-3.htm">Psalm 93:3-4</a> The floodwaters have risen, O LORD; the rivers have raised their voice; the seas lift up their pounding waves. / Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic. <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="/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="/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="/acts/27-18.htm">Acts 27:18-20</a> We were tossed so violently that the next day the men began to jettison the cargo. / On the third day, they threw the ship’s tackle overboard with their own hands. / When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the great storm continued to batter us, we abandoned all hope of being saved.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, so that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.there.<a href="/psalms/107-23.htm">Psalm 107:23-27</a> They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; … <a href="/isaiah/54-11.htm">Isaiah 54:11</a> O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, and not comforted, behold, I will lay thy stones with fair colours, and lay thy foundations with sapphires.<a href="/jonah/1-4.htm">Jonah 1:4,5</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… but.<a href="/luke/8-23.htm">Luke 8:23</a> But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.<a href="/john/6-17.htm">John 6:17,18</a> And entered into a ship, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was now dark, and Jesus was not come to them… <a href="/john/11-5.htm">John 11:5,6,15</a> Now Jesus loved Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/2-3.htm">Agitated</a> <a href="/jonah/1-5.htm">Asleep</a> <a href="/matthew/8-23.htm">Boat</a> <a href="/haggai/1-4.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/hosea/7-2.htm">Engulf</a> <a href="/matthew/8-18.htm">Great</a> <a href="/malachi/2-13.htm">Insomuch</a> <a href="/matthew/8-22.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/8-18.htm">Lake</a> <a href="/matthew/8-18.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/matthew/8-23.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/nahum/3-18.htm">Sleeping</a> <a href="/ezekiel/34-25.htm">Slept</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-1.htm">Storm</a> <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Suddenly</a> <a href="/luke/8-23.htm">Swamped</a> <a href="/zechariah/5-3.htm">Swept</a> <a href="/habakkuk/3-10.htm">Tempest</a> <a href="/jonah/3-10.htm">Threatened</a> <a href="/malachi/2-16.htm">Violent</a> <a href="/ezekiel/33-7.htm">Warning</a> <a href="/matthew/3-16.htm">Water</a> <a href="/zechariah/10-11.htm">Waves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/16-8.htm">Agitated</a> <a href="/matthew/9-24.htm">Asleep</a> <a href="/matthew/9-1.htm">Boat</a> <a href="/matthew/10-26.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-4.htm">Engulf</a> <a href="/matthew/8-26.htm">Great</a> <a href="/matthew/12-22.htm">Insomuch</a> <a href="/matthew/8-29.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/8-32.htm">Lake</a> <a href="/matthew/8-26.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/matthew/9-1.htm">Ship</a> <a href="/matthew/9-24.htm">Sleeping</a> <a href="/matthew/13-25.htm">Slept</a> <a href="/matthew/16-3.htm">Storm</a> <a href="/matthew/17-3.htm">Suddenly</a> <a href="/mark/4-37.htm">Swamped</a> <a href="/matthew/12-44.htm">Swept</a> <a href="/acts/27-18.htm">Tempest</a> <a href="/acts/4-21.htm">Threatened</a> <a href="/matthew/8-28.htm">Violent</a> <a href="/matthew/12-16.htm">Warning</a> <a href="/matthew/8-32.htm">Water</a> <a href="/matthew/8-26.htm">Waves</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 8</div>1. <a href="/matthew/8-1.htm">Jesus cleanses the leper;</a> 5. <a href="/matthew/8-5.htm">heals the centurion's servant,</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/8-14.htm">Peter's mother in law,</a> 16. <a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">and many others;</a> 18. <a href="/matthew/8-18.htm">shows the cost of following him;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/8-23.htm">stills the storm on the sea;</a> 28. <a href="/matthew/8-28.htm">drives the demons out of two men possessed;</a> 31. <a href="/matthew/8-31.htm">and tells them to go into the pigs.</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> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/matthew/8.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>Suddenly The word "suddenly" indicates the unexpected nature of the storm. In the Greek, the term used is "ἰδοὺ" (idou), which is often translated as "behold" or "lo," emphasizing the abruptness and surprise of the event. This suddenness can be seen as a metaphor for the unexpected challenges in life that test our faith and reliance on God.a violent storm The phrase "a violent storm" is translated from the Greek "σεισμὸς μέγας" (seismos megas), which literally means "a great shaking" or "earthquake." This suggests not just a simple storm, but a tumultuous and potentially life-threatening event. Historically, the Sea of Galilee is known for its sudden and fierce storms due to its geographical location. This storm can symbolize the spiritual and emotional upheavals believers face, reminding us of the need for divine intervention.came up on the sea The sea, in biblical literature, often represents chaos and the unknown. The Greek word "θάλασσα" (thalassa) is used here, which is a common term for the sea. In the ancient world, the sea was seen as a place of danger and unpredictability. This imagery reinforces the idea of life's uncertainties and the need for faith in God's sovereignty over creation.so that the boat was engulfed by the waves The imagery of the boat being "engulfed by the waves" highlights the severity of the storm. The Greek word "καλύπτεσθαι" (kalyptesthai) means "to cover" or "to hide," indicating that the boat was nearly submerged. This can be seen as a representation of how overwhelming life's trials can be, yet it also sets the stage for the demonstration of Jesus' power and authority over nature.but Jesus was sleeping The contrast in this phrase is striking. While the disciples are in panic, Jesus is at peace, asleep. The Greek word "καθεύδων" (katheudōn) means "to sleep," and it signifies rest and tranquility. This highlights Jesus' divine nature and His trust in the Father's protection. It serves as a powerful reminder for believers to find peace in Christ amidst life's storms, trusting in His presence and power to deliver us.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) There arose a great tempest.--Storms such as that here described are of common occurrence in all inland seas. The wind sweeps through the narrow mountain valleys, and the sea, which a few minutes before was smooth as glass, is at once rough with the white crests of the foaming waves. The ship was on the point of sinking, as the waves dashed over it while it was in the trough between them. It was beginning to be filled with water, and still He slept.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 24. - And, behold (<a href="/matthew/1-20.htm">Matthew 1:20</a>, note). Perhaps when with Jesus they hardly expected a storm. There arose a great tempest in the sea. St. Matthew records only the effect of the sudden rush (λαῖλαψ in the parallel passages) of the wind down the gorges. Insomuch that the ship (Revised Version, boat) was covered with the waves. The waves swept again and again clean over the boat. Slowly but surely the boat was filling(parallel passages). But he was asleep. All the time (ἑκάθευδεν). Yet what a contrast to Jonah (<a href="/jonah/1-5.htm">Jonah 1:5</a>). <a href="/commentaries/matthew/8-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Suddenly καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. a violent μέγας (megas) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> Large, great, in the widest sense. storm σεισμὸς (seismos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4578.htm">Strong's 4578: </a> A shaking (as an earthquake); a storm. From seio; a commotion, i.e. a gale, an earthquake. came up ἐγένετο (egeneto) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 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. on 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 τῇ (tē) Article - Dative 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, θαλάσσῃ (thalassē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2281.htm">Strong's 2281: </a> Probably prolonged from hals; the sea. 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. 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. was engulfed καλύπτεσθαι (kalyptesthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive <a href="/greek/strongs_2572.htm">Strong's 2572: </a> To veil, hide, conceal, envelop. Akin to klepto and krupto; to cover up. by ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5259.htm">Strong's 5259: </a> A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive 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; κυμάτων (kymatōn) Noun - Genitive 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. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [Jesus] αὐτὸς (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 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. was sleeping. ἐκάθευδεν (ekatheuden) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2518.htm">Strong's 2518: </a> To sleep, be sleeping. 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