Definition
κῦμα, -τος, τό
(κύω, to be pregnant, to swell) [in LXX chiefly for גַּל ;]
a wave: pl., Matthew 8:24; 14:24, Mark 4:37; κ. θαλάσσης, figuratively, Jude 13.
Synonyms: κλύδων, q.v
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as κῦμα:
- גַּלgal“heap”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Matthew 8:24κυμάτων · wavesSuddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping.
- Matthew 14:24κυμάτων · waves…but the boat was already far from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.
- Mark 4:37κύματα · wavesSoon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was being swamped.
- Acts 27:41κυμάτων · wavesBut the ship struck a sandbar and ran aground. The bow stuck fast and would not move, and the stern was being broken up by the pounding of the waves.
- Jude 1:13κύματα · wavesThey are wild waves of the sea, foaming up their own shame; wandering stars, for whom blackest darkness has been reserved forever.