The meaning of “κῦμα”
Understanding kŷma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
wave. - a billow (as bursting or toppling)
κῦμα
wave. - a billow (as bursting or toppling)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.” Word: κῦμα (kŷma) | |
| Matthew 14:24 | “But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.” Word: κῦμα (kŷma) | |
| Mark 4:37 | “And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.” Word: κῦμα (kŷma) | |
| Acts 27:41 | “And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the violence of the waves.” Word: κῦμα (kŷma) | |
| Jude 1:13 | “Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever.” Word: κῦμα (kŷma) |