John - 6:18

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18 The sea was tossed by a great wind blowing.

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Explanation and meaning of John 6:18.

Differing Translations

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And the sea arose by reason of a great wind that blew.
And the sea was rising by reason of a great wind that blew.
And the sea arose, by reason of a great wind that blew.
and the sea was agitated by a strong wind blowing.
The Lake also was getting rough, because a strong wind was blowing.
The sea was getting rough because of a strong wind which was blowing.
Then the sea was stirred up by a great wind that was blowing.
the sea, too, was getting rough, for a strong wind was blowing.

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Historical Commentaries

Scholarly Analysis and Interpretation.

And the sea arose,.... Swelled, and was tumultuous and raging; the waves mounted up, and tossed the ship to and fro:
by reason of a great wind that blew; which agitated the waters of the sea, and lifted up the waves; which storm seems to have arose after they had set sail, and were got into the midst of the sea.

sea arose, &c.--and they were "now in the midst of it" (Matthew 14:24). Mark adds the graphic and touching particular, "He saw them toiling in rowing" (Mark 6:48), putting forth all their strength to buffet the waves and bear on against a head wind, but to little effect. He saw this from His mountain-top, and through the darkness of the night, for His heart was all with them; yet would He not go to their relief till His own time came.

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