κῦμαkŷma
a billow (as bursting or toppling)
Greek (New Testament) · G2949
Meanings
a wave: plural, Matthew 8:24, Matthew 14:24, Mark 4:37; κ. θαλάσσης, figuratively, Jude 1:13.
Synonyms
κλύδων, see that word
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 5 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 8:24 Suddenly, a fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking into the boat. But Jesus was sleeping.
- Matthew 14:24 Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves.
- Mark 4:37 But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, and it began to fill with water.
- Acts 27:41 But they hit a shoal and ran the ship aground too soon. The bow of the ship stuck fast, while the stern was repeatedly smashed by the force of the waves and began to break apart.
- Jude 1:13 They are like wild waves of the sea, churning up the foam of their shameful deeds. They are like wandering stars, doomed forever to blackest darkness.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.