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tempest

Meaning of “tempest”

A violent storm of wind, often with rain or waves.

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18 occurrences18 verses9 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Job 9:17

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Jonah 1:4
¶ But the Lord sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken.
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1611 witness · Jonah 1:4 · retained source text

¶ But the LORD sent out a great winde into the sea, and there was a mightie tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken.

1611 marginal noteHeb. cast foorth.

1611 marginal noteHebr. thought to be broken.

Jonah 1:12
And he said unto them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is upon you.
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1611 witness · Jonah 1:12 · retained source text

And he said vnto them, Take me vp, and cast mee foorth into the sea; so shall the sea be calme vnto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is vpon you.

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