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Matthew 8:25–27

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Matthew 8:25

25And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.

Matthew 8:26

26And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.

Matthew 8:27

27But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!

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DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:25

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

awoke

To cease sleeping, or to arouse from sleep or inactivity.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

Lord

A title of authority applied here to God, Christ, or a male master or ruler, according to the verse.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (alignment witness) · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:26

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

faith

Trust, belief, confidence, or reliance; especially trust in God and belief in his word, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · Webster 1828

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

arose

Rose; stood up, came forth, or began to act.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

winds

Breath; power of respiration. Air in motion with any degree of velocity, indefinitely; a current of air.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

DEFINED WORDS

Matthew 8:27

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

but

However; introducing a contrast with what precedes.

Meaning drawn from: Skeat 1893 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

marvelled

Wonder; admiration.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

man

A human being; an adult male; a person, husband, servant, or representative, according to context.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE + 1611) · Webster 1828 · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

even

Indeed or precisely; adding emphasis to what follows.

Meaning drawn from: Webster 1828 · KJV usage (PCE + 1611)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

winds

Breath; power of respiration. Air in motion with any degree of velocity, indefinitely; a current of air.

Meaning drawn from: Approved KJV word-family definition · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness) · KJV usage (PCE)

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

obey

To hear with submission and do what is commanded; to comply with authority or instruction.

Meaning drawn from: KJV usage (PCE) · Strong 1890 (KJV alignment witness)

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From verse 25

  1. Jonah 1:6
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  2. 2 Chronicles 14:11
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  3. Mark 4:38–39
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  4. Psalms 44:22–23
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  5. 2 Chronicles 20:12
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From verse 26

  1. Isaiah 41:10–14
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  2. Psalms 65:7
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  3. Psalms 107:28–30
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  4. Psalms 89:9
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  5. Matthew 6:30
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From verse 27

  1. Mark 7:37
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  2. Matthew 14:33
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  3. Mark 1:27
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  4. Mark 6:51
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  5. Matthew 15:31
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