Matthew 14:24

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

Complete Jewish Bible:

But by this time, the boat was several miles from shore, battling a rough sea and a headwind.

Berean Standard Bible:

but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.

American Standard Version:

But the boat was now in the midst of the sea, distressed by the waves; for the wind was contrary.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But{G1161} the ship{G4143} was{G2258} now{G2235} in the midst{G3319} of the sea{G2281}, tossed{G928} with{G5259} waves{G2949}: for{G1063} the wind{G417} was{G2258} contrary{G1727}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Mark 6:48

  • And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.

John 6:18

  • And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.

Matthew 8:24

  • And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

Isaiah 54:11

  • ¶ O thou afflicted, tossed with tempest, [and] not comforted, behold, I will lay thy stones with fair colours, and lay thy foundations with sapphires.

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Commentary for Matthew 14:24

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G1161
    There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: deh
    Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
  2. Strong's Number: G4143
    There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πλοῖον
    Transliteration: ploîon
    Pronunciation: ploy'-on
    Description: from πλέω; a sailer, i.e. vessel:--ship(-ing).
  3. Strong's Number: G2258
    There are 416 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἦν
    Transliteration: ēn
    Pronunciation: ane
    Description: imperfect of εἰμί; I (thou, etc.) was (wast or were):--+ agree, be, X have (+ charge of), hold, use, was(-t), were.
  4. Strong's Number: G2235
    There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἤδη
    Transliteration: ḗdē
    Pronunciation: ay'-day
    Description: apparently from ἤ (or possibly ἦ) and δή; even now:--already, (even) now (already), by this time.
  5. Strong's Number: G3319
    There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μέσος
    Transliteration: mésos
    Pronunciation: mes'-os
    Description: from μετά; middle (as an adjective or (neuter) noun):--among, X before them, between, + forth, mid(-day, -night), midst, way.
  6. 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.
  7. Strong's Number: G928
    There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: βασανίζω
    Transliteration: basanízō
    Pronunciation: bas-an-id'-zo
    Description: from βάσανος; to torture:--pain, toil, torment, toss, vex.
  8. Strong's Number: G5259
    There are 211 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑπό
    Transliteration: hypó
    Pronunciation: hoop-o'
    Description: a primary preposition; under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (underneath) or where (below) or time (when (at)):--among, by, from, in, of, under, with. In the comparative, it retains the same general applications, especially of inferior position or condition, and specially, covertly or moderately.
  9. Strong's Number: G2949
    There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κῦμα
    Transliteration: kŷma
    Pronunciation: koo'-mah
    Description: from (to swell (with young), i.e. bend, curve); a billow (as bursting or toppling):--wave.
  10. Strong's Number: G1063
    There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γάρ
    Transliteration: gár
    Pronunciation: gar
    Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
  11. 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.
  12. Strong's Number: G1727
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐναντίος
    Transliteration: enantíos
    Pronunciation: en-an-tee'-os
    Description: from ἔναντι; opposite; figuratively, antagonistic:--(over) against, contrary.