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waves

Meaning of “waves”

Sense 1: Moving ridges or swells of water. Sense 2: Figuratively, overwhelming troubles or forces.

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26 occurrences26 verses13 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Samuel 22:5

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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.
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1611 witness · Matthew 8:24 · retained source text

And behold, there arose a great tempest in the Sea, insomuch that the ship was couered with the waues: but he was asleepe.

1611 marginal noteMarke. 4.37. luke 8.23.

Matthew 14:24
But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.
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1611 witness · Matthew 14:24 · retained source text

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

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