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The imagery of waves is prevalent throughout Scripture, illustrating both the might of God's creation and the challenges faced by humanity.<br><br><b>Creation and God's Sovereignty</b><br><br>The Bible frequently uses the imagery of waves to highlight God's sovereignty over creation. In the book of Job, God questions Job about the creation of the world, emphasizing His control over the sea: "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, and I declared: ‘You may come this far, but no farther; here your proud waves must stop’?" (<a href="/job/38-8.htm">Job 38:8-11</a>). This passage underscores God's authority over the natural world, including the powerful and often unpredictable waves of the sea.<br><br><b>Symbol of Chaos and Danger</b><br><br>Waves are also symbolic of chaos and danger in the Bible. In the book of Psalms, the psalmist describes the perilous nature of the sea: "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; Your lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked" (<a href="/psalms/77-16.htm">Psalm 77:16-18</a>). Here, the waves are depicted as part of a tumultuous and fearsome natural event, reflecting the overwhelming challenges that can confront individuals.<br><br><b>Metaphor for Human Emotions and Instability</b><br><br>Waves are often used metaphorically to describe human emotions and the instability of life. James warns against being double-minded, comparing such a person to a wave: "But let him ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind" (<a href="/james/1-6.htm">James 1:6</a>). This imagery conveys the idea of instability and lack of direction, urging believers to remain steadfast in their faith.<br><br><b>Jesus and the Calming of the Storm</b><br><br>One of the most significant New Testament accounts involving waves is the account of Jesus calming the storm. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus demonstrates His divine authority over nature: "Then He got into the boat and His disciples followed Him. Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves; but Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke Him, saying, 'Lord, save us! We are perishing!' 'You of little faith,' Jesus replied, 'Why are you so afraid?' Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm" (<a href="/matthew/8-23.htm">Matthew 8:23-26</a>). This miracle not only reveals Jesus' power over the natural world but also serves as a reminder of His ability to bring peace and calm to the storms of life.<br><br><b>Eschatological Imagery</b><br><br>In eschatological contexts, waves are used to describe the upheaval of the end times. In the book of Revelation, the sea is depicted as a place of turmoil and chaos, from which the beast emerges: "And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads" (<a href="/revelation/13.htm">Revelation 13:1</a>). This imagery serves to illustrate the tumultuous events that will occur before the ultimate establishment of God's kingdom.<br><br>Throughout Scripture, waves serve as a powerful symbol of both the majesty and the unpredictability of God's creation, as well as the challenges and instabilities faced by humanity. The biblical use of waves underscores the need for faith and reliance on God's sovereignty in the midst of life's storms.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/2831.htm"><span class="l">2831. kludonizomai -- to be tossed by <b>waves</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> to be tossed by <b>waves</b>. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: kludonizomai Phonetic<br> Spelling: (kloo-do-nid'-zom-ahee) Short Definition: I am tossed by <b>waves</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2831.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/928.htm"><span class="l">928. basanizo -- to torture</span></a> <br><b>...</b> basanizo Phonetic Spelling: (bas-an-id'-zo) Short Definition: I torment, torture,<br> buffet Definition: I examine, as by torture; I torment; I buffet, as of <b>waves</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/928.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/123.htm"><span class="l">123. aigialos -- the seashore</span></a> <br><b>...</b> shore. From aisso (to rush) and hals (in the sense of the sea; a beach (on which<br> the <b>waves</b> dash) -- shore. see GREEK hals. (aigialon) -- 6 Occurrences. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/123.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/2949.htm"><span class="l">2949. kuma -- a wave</span></a> <br><b>...</b> wave, surge, billow. Word Origin from kuo (to be pregnant, swell) Definition<br> a wave NASB Word Usage <b>waves</b> (4). wave. From kuo (to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2949.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4950.htm"><span class="l">4950. Surtis -- "shoal," Syrtis, the name of two large sandbanks <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> quicksands, Syrtis. From suro; a shoal (from the sand drawn thither by the <b>waves</b>),<br> ie The Syrtis Major or great bay on the north coast of Africa -- quicksands. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4950.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4366.htm"><span class="l">4366. prosregnumi -- to break against</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: prosregnumi Phonetic Spelling: (pros-rayg'-<br> noo-mee) Short Definition: I dash against Definition: I dash against, as <b>waves</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4366.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/5269.htm"><span class="l">5269. hupozonnumi -- to undergird</span></a> <br><b>...</b> hupozonnumi Phonetic Spelling: (hoop-od-zone'-noo-mee) Short Definition: I<br> under-gird Definition: I under-gird, as to strengthen a ship against the <b>waves</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5269.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/4494.htm"><span class="l">4494. rhipizo -- to fan, generally to make a breeze</span></a> <br><b>...</b> toss. From a derivative of rhipto (meaning a fan or bellows); to breeze up, ie<br> (by analogy) to agitate (into <b>waves</b>) -- toss. see GREEK rhipto. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4494.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/2830.htm"><span class="l">2830. kludon -- a billow (of water)</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Word Origin from kluzo (to wash over) Definition a billow (of water) NASB<br> Word Usage surf (1), surging <b>waves</b> (1). raging, wave. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2830.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/1796.htm"><span class="l">1796. enubrizo -- to insult</span></a> <br><b>...</b> [The root is also used of the , force of ocean <b>waves</b>.]. Word Origin from en and<br> hubrizo Definition to insult NASB Word Usage insulted (1). to insult, outrage. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1796.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/1796.htm"><span class="l">1796. doki -- a pounding (of <b>waves</b>)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1795, 1796. doki. 1797 . a pounding (of <b>waves</b>). Transliteration: doki<br> Phonetic Spelling: (dok-ee') Short Definition: <b>waves</b>. Word <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1796.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1530.htm"><span class="l">1530. gal -- a heap, wave, billow</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1529, 1530. gal. 1531 . a heap, wave, billow. Transliteration: gal Phonetic<br> Spelling: (gal) Short Definition: <b>waves</b>. Word Origin <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1530.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4867.htm"><span class="l">4867. mishbar -- a breaker (of the sea)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Definition: breakers. Word Origin from shabar Definition a breaker (of the sea)<br> NASB Word Usage breakers (3), <b>waves</b> (2). billow, wave. From <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4867.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1116.htm"><span class="l">1116. bamah -- a high place</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition a high place NASB Word Usage heights<br> (3), high place (19), high places (76), places (1), <b>waves</b> (1). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1116.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/7280.htm"><span class="l">7280. raga' -- to disturb</span></a><br><b>...</b> A primitive root; properly, to toss violently and suddenly (the sea with <b>waves</b>,<br> the skin with boils); figuratively (in a favorable manner) to settle, ie Quiet <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7280.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_b/peter_on_the_waves.htm"><span class="l">Peter on the <b>Waves</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> PETER ON THE <b>WAVES</b>. 'And Peter answered Him and said, Lord, if it be Thou,<br> bid me come unto Thee on the water.'"Matthew 14:28. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture b/peter on the waves.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_g/the_waves_of_time.htm"><span class="l">The <b>Waves</b> of Time</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE FIRST BOOK OF CHRONICLES THE <b>WAVES</b> OF TIME. 'The times that went over<br> him.'"1 Chronicles 29:30. This is a fragment from the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/the waves of time.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_h/a_river_of_peace_and.htm"><span class="l">A River of Peace and <b>Waves</b> of Righteousness</span></a> <br><b>...</b> A RIVER OF PEACE AND <b>WAVES</b> OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. <b>...</b> then had thy peace been as a river,<br> and thy righteousness as the <b>waves</b> of the sea.'" Isaiah 48:18. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/a river of peace and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/lathbury/childs_story_of_the_bible/chapter_xxiv_walking_the_wavesthe.htm"><span class="l">Walking the <b>Waves</b> --The Two Kingdoms.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> THE NEW TESTAMENT. CHAPTER XXIV. WALKING THE <b>WAVES</b>"THE TWO KINGDOMS.<br> While Jesus was alone on the mountain side the disciples <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../lathbury/childs story of the bible/chapter xxiv walking the wavesthe.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/sermons_on_selected_lessons_of_the_new_testament/sermon_xxv_on_the_words.htm"><span class="l">On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. xiv. 24, "But the Boat was Now <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Sermon XXV. On the words of the Gospel, Matt. xiv. 24, "But the boat was now in<br> the midst of the sea, distressed by the <b>waves</b>.". [LXXV. Ben.] <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon xxv on the words.htm</font><p><a href="/library/tertullian/the_five_books_against_marcion/chapter_xx_comparison_of_christs_power.htm"><span class="l">Comparison of Christ's Power Over Winds and <b>Waves</b> with Moses' <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter XX."Comparison of Christ's Power Over Winds and <b>Waves</b> with Moses'<br> Command of the Waters of the Red Sea and the Jordan. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the five books against marcion/chapter xx comparison of christs power.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/sermons_on_selected_lessons_of_the_new_testament/sermon_xxvi_again_on_matt.htm"><span class="l">Again on Matt. xiv. 25:00:00 of the Lord Walking on the <b>Waves</b> of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> testament. Sermon XXVI. Again on Matt. xiv. 25: Of the Lord walking on the<br> <b>waves</b> of the sea, and of Peter tottering. [LXXVI. Ben.] Again <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../sermons on selected lessons of the new testament/sermon xxvi again on matt.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ephraim/hymns_and_homilies_of_ephraim_the_syrian/nisibene_hymns_hymn_i_o.htm"><span class="l">Nisibene Hymns. Hymn i. O God of Mercies who Didst Refresh Noah <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> wrath! R. Stretch forth Thy bow against the flood, for lo! it has lifted<br> up its <b>waves</b> against our walls! 2. In revelation, Lord! <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../ephraim/hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/nisibene hymns hymn i o.htm</font><p><a href="/library/origen/origens_commentary_on_the_gospel_of_matthew/5_the_disciples_in_conflict.htm"><span class="l">The Disciples in Conflict. Jesus Walks Upon the Waters.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> by the Word, and goes unwillingly, as it were, when the Saviour wishes to train<br> by exercise the disciples in this boat which is distressed by the <b>waves</b> and the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../origens commentary on the gospel of matthew/5 the disciples in conflict.htm</font><p><a href="/library/felix/the_octavius_of_minucius_felix/chapter_iii_argument_octavius_displeased_at.htm"><span class="l">Argument: Octavius, Displeased at the Act of this Superstitious <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> level them for a promenade; and as the sea is always restless, even when the winds<br> are lulled, it came up on the shore, although not with <b>waves</b> crested and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the octavius of minucius felix/chapter iii argument octavius displeased at.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/w/waves.htm"><span class="l"><b>Waves</b> (43 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>Waves</b> (43 Occurrences). Matthew 8:24 Behold, a violent storm came up on the sea,<br> so much that the boat was covered with the <b>waves</b>, but he was asleep. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/waves.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/calm.htm"><span class="l">Calm (18 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of that which<br> causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or <b>waves</b>; tranquility; stillness <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/calm.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/storm.htm"><span class="l">Storm (62 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Storm (62 Occurrences). Matthew 8:24 Behold, a violent storm came up on the sea,<br> so much that the boat was covered with the <b>waves</b>, but he was asleep. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/storm.htm - 25k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/roar.htm"><span class="l">Roar (53 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (vi) To make a loud, confused sound, as winds, <b>waves</b>, passing vehicles,<br> a crowd of persons when shouting together, or the like. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/roar.htm - 23k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/roaring.htm"><span class="l">Roaring (28 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 21:25 There will be signs in the sun, moon, and stars; and on the earth anxiety<br> of nations, in perplexity for the roaring of the sea and the <b>waves</b>; (WEB KJV <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/roaring.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/raging.htm"><span class="l">Raging (26 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEY). Jude 1:13 Raging <b>waves</b> of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering<br> stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever. (KJV DBY WBS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/raging.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/beat.htm"><span class="l">Beat (85 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 14. (vi) To come or act with violence; to dash or fall with force; to strike anything,<br> as, rain, wind, and <b>waves</b> do. 15. (vi) To be in agitation or doubt. 16. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/beat.htm - 35k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/swell.htm"><span class="l">Swell (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> or diminish. 3. (vi) To rise or be driven into <b>waves</b> or billows; to heave;<br> as, in tempest, the ocean swells into <b>waves</b>. 4. (vi) To <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/swell.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/seas.htm"><span class="l">Seas (40 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The bow struck and remained immovable, but the stern began to break up by the<br> violence of the <b>waves</b>. <b>...</b> The floods lift up their <b>waves</b>. (See NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/seas.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/rolling.htm"><span class="l">Rolling (32 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> And he, when he was awake, gave orders to the wind and the rolling <b>waves</b>,<br> and the storm came to an end, and all was calm. (BBE). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rolling.htm - 16k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/deep-calls-to-deep.html">What does it mean that deep calls to deep (Psalm 42:7)? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/peace-be-still.html">What did Jesus mean when He said, “Peace, be still”? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Sea-of-Galilee.html">What is the significance of the Sea of Galilee in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Waves (43 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/8-24.htm">Matthew 8:24</a></span><br />Behold, a violent storm came up on the sea, so much that the boat was covered with the <span class="boldtext">waves</span>, but he was asleep.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/8-26.htm">Matthew 8:26</a></span><br />"Why are you so easily frightened," He replied, "you men of little faith?" Then He rose and reproved the winds and the <span class="boldtext">waves</span>, and there was a perfect calm;<br /><span class="source">(WEY NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/8-27.htm">Matthew 8:27</a></span><br />and the men, filled with amazement, exclaimed, "What kind of man is this? for the very winds and <span class="boldtext">waves</span> obey him!"<br /><span class="source">(WEY NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/14-24.htm">Matthew 14:24</a></span><br />But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, distressed by the <span class="boldtext">waves</span>, for the wind was contrary.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/14-25.htm">Matthew 14:25</a></span><br />But towards daybreak He went to them, walking over the <span class="boldtext">waves</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/14-26.htm">Matthew 14:26</a></span><br />When the disciples saw Him walking on the <span class="boldtext">waves</span>, they were greatly alarmed. "It is a spirit," they exclaimed, and they cried out with terror.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/4-37.htm">Mark 4:37</a></span><br />A big wind storm arose, and the <span class="boldtext">waves</span> beat into the boat, so much that the boat was already filled.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Mark 4:39</a></span><br />So He roused Himself and rebuked the wind, and said to the <span class="boldtext">waves</span>, "Silence! Be still!" The wind sank, and a perfect calm set in.<br /><span class="source">(WEY NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/mark/4-41.htm">Mark 4:41</a></span><br />They were greatly afraid, and said to one another, "Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?"<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/8-24.htm">Luke 8:24</a></span><br />Then they came to him and, awaking him out of his sleep, said, Master, Master, destruction is near. And he, when he was awake, gave orders to the wind and the rolling <span class="boldtext">waves</span>, and the storm came to an end, and all was calm.<br /><span class="source">(BBE NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/8-25.htm">Luke 8:25</a></span><br />"Where is your faith?" He asked them. But they were filled with terror and amazement, and said to one another, "Who then is this? for He gives orders both to wind and <span class="boldtext">waves</span>, and they obey Him."<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/21-25.htm">Luke 21:25</a></span><br />There will be signs in the sun, moon, and stars; and on the earth anxiety of nations, in perplexity for the roaring of the sea and the <span class="boldtext">waves</span>;<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/27-41.htm">Acts 27:41</a></span><br />But coming to a place where two seas met, they ran the vessel aground. The bow struck and remained immovable, but the stern began to break up by the violence of the <span class="boldtext">waves</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-14.htm">2 Corinthians 2:14</a></span><br />But to God be the thanks who in Christ ever heads our triumphal procession, and by our hands <span class="boldtext">waves</span> in every place that sweet incense, the knowledge of Him.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ephesians/4-14.htm">Ephesians 4:14</a></span><br />So we shall no longer be babes nor shall we resemble mariners tossed on the <span class="boldtext">waves</span> and carried about with every changing wind of doctrine according to men's cleverness and unscrupulous cunning, making use of every shifting device to mislead.<br /><span class="source">(WEY NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/james/1-6.htm">James 1:6</a></span><br />Let him make his request in faith, doubting nothing; for he who has doubt in his heart is like the <span class="boldtext">waves</span> of the sea, which are troubled by the driving of the wind.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jude/1-13.htm">Jude 1:13</a></span><br />wild <span class="boldtext">waves</span> of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, for whom the blackness of darkness has been reserved forever.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/15-5.htm">Exodus 15:5</a></span><br />They were covered by the deep waters: like a stone they went down under the <span class="boldtext">waves</span>. <br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/15-8.htm">Exodus 15:8</a></span><br />By your breath the <span class="boldtext">waves</span> were massed together, the flowing waters were lifted up like a pillar; the deep waters became solid in the heart of the sea.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/22-5.htm">2 Samuel 22:5</a></span><br />For the <span class="boldtext">waves</span> of death surrounded me. The floods of ungodliness made me afraid. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/9-8.htm">Job 9:8</a></span><br />He alone stretches out the heavens, and treads on the <span class="boldtext">waves</span> of the sea.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/38-11.htm">Job 38:11</a></span><br />and said,'Here you may come, but no further. Here your proud <span class="boldtext">waves</span> shall be stayed?'<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/42-7.htm">Psalms 42:7</a></span><br />Deep calls to deep at the noise of your waterfalls. All your <span class="boldtext">waves</span> and your billows have swept over me. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/65-7.htm">Psalms 65:7</a></span><br />who stills the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their <span class="boldtext">waves</span>, and the turmoil of the nations.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/69-2.htm">Psalms 69:2</a></span><br />My feet are deep in the soft earth, where there is no support; I have come into deep waters, the <span class="boldtext">waves</span> are flowing over me.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/88-7.htm">Psalms 88:7</a></span><br />Your wrath lies heavily on me. You have afflicted me with all your <span class="boldtext">waves</span>. Selah. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/89-9.htm">Psalms 89:9</a></span><br />You rule the pride of the sea. When its <span class="boldtext">waves</span> rise up, you calm them.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/93-3.htm">Psalms 93:3</a></span><br />The floods have lifted up, Yahweh, the floods have lifted up their voice. The floods lift up their <span class="boldtext">waves</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/93-4.htm">Psalms 93:4</a></span><br />The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty <span class="boldtext">waves</span> of the sea.<br /><span class="source">(KJV BBE WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/107-25.htm">Psalms 107:25</a></span><br />For he commands, and raises the stormy wind, which lifts up its <span class="boldtext">waves</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/107-29.htm">Psalms 107:29</a></span><br />He makes the storm a calm, so that its <span class="boldtext">waves</span> are still.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/48-18.htm">Isaiah 48:18</a></span><br />Oh that you had listened to my commandments! then your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like the <span class="boldtext">waves</span> of the sea:<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/51-15.htm">Isaiah 51:15</a></span><br />For I am Yahweh your God, who stirs up the sea, so that its <span class="boldtext">waves</span> roar: Yahweh of Armies is his name.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/57-20.htm">Isaiah 57:20</a></span><br />But the evil-doers are like the troubled sea, for which there is no rest, and its waters send up earth and waste.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/5-22.htm">Jeremiah 5:22</a></span><br />Don't you fear me? says Yahweh: won't you tremble at my presence, who have placed the sand for the bound of the sea, by a perpetual decree, that it can't pass it? and though its <span class="boldtext">waves</span> toss themselves, yet they can't prevail; though they roar, yet they can't pass over it.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/31-35.htm">Jeremiah 31:35</a></span><br />Thus says Yahweh, who gives the sun for a light by day, and the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, who stirs up the sea, so that its <span class="boldtext">waves</span> roar; Yahweh of Armies is his name:<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/51-42.htm">Jeremiah 51:42</a></span><br />The sea is come up on Babylon; she is covered with the multitude of its <span class="boldtext">waves</span>. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/51-55.htm">Jeremiah 51:55</a></span><br />For Yahweh lays Babylon waste, and destroys out of her the great voice; and their <span class="boldtext">waves</span> roar like many waters; the noise of their voice is uttered:<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/26-3.htm">Ezekiel 26:3</a></span><br />therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh, Behold, I am against you, Tyre, and will cause many nations to come up against you, as the sea causes its <span class="boldtext">waves</span> to come up.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/27-28.htm">Ezekiel 27:28</a></span><br />At the sound of the cry of thy pilots the suburbs shall shake.<br /><span class="source">(See JPS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jonah/2-3.htm">Jonah 2:3</a></span><br />For you threw me into the depths, in the heart of the seas. The flood was all around me. All your <span class="boldtext">waves</span> and your billows passed over me.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE WBS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/habakkuk/3-10.htm">Habakkuk 3:10</a></span><br />The mountains saw you, and were afraid. The storm of waters passed by. The deep roared and lifted up its hands on high.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/zechariah/10-11.htm">Zechariah 10:11</a></span><br />He will pass through the sea of affliction, and will strike the <span class="boldtext">waves</span> in the sea, and all the depths of the Nile will dry up; and the pride of Assyria will be brought down, and the scepter of Egypt will depart.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS RSV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/w/waves.htm">Waves</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/waving.htm">Waving (23 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/waves.htm">Waves (43 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/consecrations.htm">Consecrations (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/putteth.htm">Putteth (182 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/w/wavering.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Wavering"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Wavering" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/w/waves_and_wind.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Waves and Wind"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Waves and Wind" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></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><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>