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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 8:24

BSB

Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves; but Jesus was sleeping.

AKJV

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

CPDV

And behold, a great tempest occurred in the sea, so much so that the boat was covered with waves; yet truly, he was sleeping.

ERV

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

NHEB

And look, a violent storm came up on the sea, so much that the boat was covered with the waves, but he was asleep.

SMT

And, behold, a great shaking was in the sea, so that the ship was covered by the waves: and be slept.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 8:24

AndG2532Conjunction beholdG2400therearoseG1096VerbagreatG3173Adjective tempestG4578Noun Masculine inG1722PrepositiontheseaG2281Noun FeminineinsomuchthatG5620theshipG4143Noun NeuterwascoveredG2572Verb withG5259PrepositionthewavesG2949Noun Neuter butG1161Conjunction heG846wasasleepG2518Verb

Commentary for Matthew 8:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 8:24

Summary

Violent storm erupts while Jesus sleeps peacefully

Place

Sea

Event

Storm at sea

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD