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Mark 4:37

What does Mark 4:37 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 4:37 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 4:37 means

Suddenly, a tremendous squall of wind erupted, causing massive waves to crash into the boat. The force of the storm was so intense that the boat began to fill rapidly with water, putting them in grave danger of sinking. This event is not just a typical storm, but a "great storm of wind," escalating the peril and setting the stage for a powerful divine intervention.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And there ariseth a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the boat, insomuch that the boat was now filling.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And there ariseth a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the boat, insomuch that the boat was now filling.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And a great storm of wind came up, and the waves came into the boat, so that the boat was now becoming full.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And there cometh a great storm of wind, and the waves were beating on the boat, so that it is now being filled,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that the ship was filled.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And there comes a violent gust of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it already filled.

Context

This verse introduces the dramatic and life-threatening storm, immediately following the description of the boats' departure. It creates an atmosphere of sudden crisis, contrasting sharply with the peaceful teaching earlier in the day. This peril is crucial for the context, as it highlights the disciples' helplessness and sets up Jesus' miraculous display of authority over creation, which will follow.

v.36And leaving the multitude, they take him with them, even as he was, in the boat. And other boats were with him.

v.37This passage

v.38And he himself was in the stern, asleep on the cushion: and they awake him, and say unto him, Teacher, carest thou not that we perish?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 107:23

    They that go down to the sea in ships, That do business in great waters;

  • Jonah 1:4

    But Jehovah sent out a great wind upon the sea, and there was a mighty tempest on the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken.

  • Luke 8:22

    Now it came to pass on one of those days, that he entered into a boat, himself and his disciples; and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake: and they launched forth.

  • Job 1:19

    and, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.

  • Acts 27:14

    But after no long time there beat down from it a tempestuous wind, which is called Euraquilo:

  • Matthew 8:23

    And when he was entered into a boat, his disciples followed him.

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