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Psalms 107:28–31

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Psalms 107:28

28Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.

Psalms 107:29

29He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.

Psalms 107:30

30Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.

Psalms 107:31

31Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

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DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 107:28

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Lord

LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

trouble

Disturbance, affliction, distress, vexation, or difficulty; also, to disturb, distress, afflict, or inconvenience.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

out

Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

distresses

Severe troubles or afflictions; as a verb, afflicts, oppresses, or makes miserable.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 107:29

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

maketh

To form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition.

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

MEANING IN THIS VERSE

storm

A violent wind or tempest, literally or as a comparison for destructive, overwhelming force.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

waves

Moving ridges or swells of water; figuratively, overwhelming troubles or forces.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

still

To stop, as motion or agitation; to check’ or restrain; to make quiet.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 107:30

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

glad

Pleased; affected with pleasure or moderate joy; moderately happy.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

quiet

Stillness, rest, peace, or freedom from disturbance; also calm or still, or to make calm.

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

DEFINED WORDS

Psalms 107:31

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

praise

Approval, honour, or commendation expressed in words or song; also to commend, extol, or glorify.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

Lord

LORD: The name of God the Father in English, from the Hebrew Tetragrammaton YHWH, also rendered GOD and JEHOVAH. Lord: A title applied to God and Christ as ruler and master, the one to whom worship and obedience are due. lord: A male master, owner, ruler, or superior addressed or described as one having authority.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

goodness

Moral excellence, kindness, generosity, or that which is good.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

wonderful

Adapted to excite wonder or admiration; exciting surprise; strange; astonishing.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

works

Acts, deeds, labours, or things produced; also acts or operates.

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

APPROVED COMBINED MEANING

children

Sons or daughters; descendants; or persons likened to children by age, relation, or character.

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

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From verse 28

  1. Matthew 8:25
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  2. Psalms 107:13
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  3. Psalms 107:19
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  4. Psalms 107:6
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  5. Acts 27:23–25
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From verse 29

  1. Matthew 8:26
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  2. Luke 8:23–25
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  3. Psalms 65:7
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  4. Mark 4:39–41
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  5. Psalms 89:9
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From verse 30

  1. John 6:21
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From verse 31

  1. Psalms 103:2
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  2. Psalms 107:8
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  3. Psalms 107:15
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  4. Psalms 107:21
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  5. Revelation 15:3
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