Mark 4 · Verse 41

Mark 4:41

And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
Mark 4:41, King James Version

Mark 4:41 in other translations

BSBOverwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”
WEBThey were greatly afraid and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”
ASVAnd they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
YLTand they feared a great fear, and said one to another, ‘Who, then, is this, that even the wind and the sea do obey him?'
DARBYAnd they feared with great fear, and said one to another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
BBEAnd their fear was great, and they said one to another, Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea do his orders?
WebsterAnd they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

What does Mark 4:41 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
41. And they feared exceedingly--were struck with deep awe. and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?--"What is this? Israel has all along been singing of Jehovah, 'Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, Thou stillest them!' 'The Lord on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the mighty waves of the sea!' (Psa 89:9; 93:4). But, lo, in this very boat of ours is One of our own flesh and blood, who with His word of command hath done the same! Exhausted with the fatigues of the day, He was but a moment ago in a deep sleep, undisturbed by the howling tempest, and we had to waken Him with the cry of our terror; but rising at our call, His majesty was felt by the raging elements, for they were instantly hushed--'What Manner of Man is this?'"

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 41.

(o) "feared exceedingly" Jonah 1:10,16 (p) "the sea" Job 38:11

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 41 What manner of man is this? - They were astonished at such power proceeding from a person who appeared to be only like one of themselves. It is often profitable to entertain each other with the succor and support which we receive from God in times of temptation and distress; and to adore, with respectful awe, that sovereign power and goodness by which we have been delivered. Having spoken so largely of the spiritual and practical uses to be made of these transactions, where the parallel places occur in the preceding evangelist, I do not think it necessary to repeat those things here.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Mark 4:35-41

Christ was asleep in the storm, to try the faith of his disciples, and to stir them up to pray. Their faith appeared weak, and their prayers strong. When our wicked hearts are like the troubled sea which cannot rest, when our passions are unruly, let us think we hear the law of Christ, saying, Be silent, be dumb. When without are fightings, and within are fears, and the spirits are in a tumult, if he say, "Peace, be…

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Mark 4:41 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

καὶkaiAndG2532
ἐφοβήθησανephobēthēsanthey fearedG5399
φόβονphobon[with] fearG5401
μέγανmegangreatG3173
καὶkaiandG2532
ἔλεγονelegonwere sayingG3004
πρὸςprostoG4314
ἀλλήλους·allēlouseach other;G240
τίςtisWhoG5101
ἄραarathenG686
οὗτόςhoutosthisG3778
ἐστινestinisG1510
ὅτιhotithatG3754
καὶkaievenG2532
ὁhotheG3588
ἄνεμοςanemoswindG417
καὶkaiandG2532
ἡhētheG3588
θάλασσαthalassaseaG2281
ὑπακούειhupakoueiit obeysG5219
αὐτῷ;¶autōHim?G846

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Cross references for Mark 4:41

  • Luke 8:25

    And he said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of man is this! for he commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey him.

  • Job 38:11

    And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?

  • 1 Samuel 12:18-20

    So Samuel called unto the Lord; and the Lord sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the Lord and Samuel. And all the people said unto Samuel, Pray for thy servants unto the Lord thy God, that we die not: for we have added unto all our sins this evil, to ask us a king. And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: ye have done all this wickedness: yet turn not aside from following the Lord, but serve the Lord with all your heart;

  • Jonah 1:9-10

    And he said unto them, I am an Hebrew; and I fear the Lord, the God of heaven, which hath made the sea and the dry land. Then were the men exceedingly afraid, and said unto him, Why hast thou done this? For the men knew that he fled from the presence of the Lord, because he had told them.

  • Jonah 1:15-16

    So they took up Jonah, and cast him forth into the sea: and the sea ceased from her raging. Then the men feared the Lord exceedingly, and offered a sacrifice unto the Lord, and made vows.

  • 1 Samuel 12:24

    Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.

  • Matthew 8:27

    But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!

  • Psalms 89:7

    God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.

  • Matthew 14:32

    And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased.

  • Mark 5:33

    But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.

  • Revelation 15:4

    Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.

  • Luke 4:36

    And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
feared.
5:33; 1Sa 12:18-20,24; Ps 89:7; Jon 1:9,10,15,16; Mal 2:5
Heb 12:28; Re 15:4
What.
7:37; Job 38:11; Mt 8:27; 14:32; Lu 4:36; 8:25

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Context

  • Mark 4:40

    And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?

  • Mark 4:41

    And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

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Mark 4:41 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Y temieron con gran temor, y decían el uno al otro. ¿Quién es éste, que aun el viento y la mar le obedecen?
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Et ils furent saisis d’une grande peur, et ils dirent entre eux: Qui donc est celui-ci, que le vent même et la mer lui obéissent?
German
Elberfelder 1871		Und sie fürchteten sich mit großer Furcht und sprachen zueinander: Wer ist denn dieser, daß auch der Wind und der See ihm gehorchen?