King James Version:
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And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
Complete Jewish Bible:
He awoke, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, "Quiet! Be still!" The wind subsided, and there was a dead calm.
Berean Standard Bible:
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.
American Standard Version:
And he awoke, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And{G2532} he arose{G1326}, and rebuked{G2008} the wind{G417}, and{G2532} said{G2036} unto the sea{G2281}, Peace{G4623}, be still{G5392}. And{G2532} the wind{G417} ceased{G2869}, and{G2532} there was{G1096} a great{G3173} calm{G1055}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Psalms 107:29
- He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.
Psalms 89:9
- Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.
Psalms 65:7
- Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people.
Psalms 29:10
- The LORD sitteth upon the flood; yea, the LORD sitteth King for ever.
Proverbs 8:29
- When he gave to the sea his decree, that the waters should not pass his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth:
Jeremiah 5:22
- Fear ye not me? saith the LORD: will ye not tremble at my presence, which have placed the sand [for] the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it: and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it?
Job 38:11
- And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?
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Commentary for Mark 4:39
Mark 4:39, "And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm," is a pivotal moment in the Gospel of Mark, illustrating the divine authority of Jesus Christ. This verse is part of the narrative where Jesus and his disciples are crossing the Sea of Galilee when a violent storm arises, threatening to swamp their boat. While the disciples, some of whom were seasoned fishermen, panic amidst the tempest, Jesus is initially asleep, displaying an extraordinary calm.
Upon being awakened by his disciples, Jesus takes action by commanding the wind and the sea to be still, demonstrating his power over nature. This act is reminiscent of the Old Testament themes where God's control over the elements is a sign of divine sovereignty (e.g., Psalm 89:9, 107:29). The phrase "Peace, be still" in the Greek text is "Σιώπα, πεφίμωσο" (Siōpa, pephimōso), which can be translated as "Silence, be muzzled," indicating a strong command. The immediate cessation of the wind and the ensuing great calm highlight Jesus' authority and the disciples' realization of his divine nature.
Historically, this event would have resonated with the early Christian community as a powerful testament to Jesus' identity as the Messiah and Son of God, reinforcing the faith of the believers. It also served as a model for Christian discipleship, showing that faith in Jesus can bring peace amidst life's storms. The miracle on the Sea of Galilee is one of the many instances in the Gospels where Jesus' actions reveal his divine mission and the Kingdom of God's in-breaking into the world, challenging the disciples and readers alike to trust in his lordship even in the face of danger and chaos.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G1326
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: διεγείρω
Transliteration: diegeírō
Pronunciation: dee-eg-i'-ro
Description: from διά and ἐγείρω; to wake fully; i.e. arouse (literally or figuratively):--arise, awake, raise, stir up. - Strong's Number: G2008
There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐπιτιμάω
Transliteration: epitimáō
Pronunciation: ep-ee-tee-mah'-o
Description: from ἐπί and τιμάω; to tax upon, i.e. censure or admonish; by implication, forbid:--(straitly) charge, rebuke. - Strong's Number: G417
There are 229 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἄνεμος
Transliteration: ánemos
Pronunciation: an'-em-os
Description: from the base of ἀήρ; wind; (plural) by implication, (the four) quarters (of the earth):--wind. - Strong's Number: G2036
There are 901 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔπω
Transliteration: épō
Pronunciation: ep'-o
Description: a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from ἐρέω, ῥέω, and φημί); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell. Compare λέγω. - Strong's Number: G2281
There are 83 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: θάλασσα
Transliteration: thálassa
Pronunciation: thal'-as-sah
Description: probably prolonged from ἅλς; the sea (genitive case or specially):--sea. - Strong's Number: G4623
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σιωπάω
Transliteration: siōpáō
Pronunciation: see-o-pah'-o
Description: from (silence, i.e. a hush; properly, muteness, i.e. involuntary stillness, or inability to speak; and thus differing from σιγή, which is rather a voluntary refusal or indisposition to speak, although the terms are often used synonymously); to be dumb (but not deaf also, like 2974 properly); figuratively, to be calm (as quiet water):--dumb, (hold) peace. - Strong's Number: G5392
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: φιμόω
Transliteration: phimóō
Pronunciation: fee-mo'-o
Description: from (a muzzle); to muzzle:--muzzle. - Strong's Number: G2869
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κοπάζω
Transliteration: kopázō
Pronunciation: kop-ad'-zo
Description: from κόπος; to tire, i.e. (figuratively) to relax:--cease. - Strong's Number: G1096
There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γίνομαι
Transliteration: gínomai
Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought. - Strong's Number: G3173
There are 185 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μέγας
Transliteration: mégas
Pronunciation: meg'-as
Description: (including the prolonged forms, feminine , plural , etc.; compare also μέγιστος, μείζων); big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application):--(+ fear) exceedingly, great(-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, X to years. - Strong's Number: G1055
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: γαλήνη
Transliteration: galḗnē
Pronunciation: gal-ay'-nay
Description: of uncertain derivation; tranquillity:--calm.