G2949: κῦμα
kŷma · “a wave”
Definition
a billow (as bursting or toppling)
KJV translates it as: wave
Word origin: from (to swell (with young), i.e. bend, curve);
Extended definition
(κύω, to be pregnant, to swell) [in LXX chiefly for גַּל ;]
a wave: pl., Mat.8:24 14:24, Mrk.4:37; κ. θαλάσσης, figuratively, Ju 13.†
SYN.: κλύδων, q.v (AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2949 is translated
- waves; ×2
- waves ×2
- waves. ×1
Bible verses with G2949 (kŷma)
Kŷma appears in 5 verses.
- 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.
- Matthew 14:24
But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.
- Mark 4:37
And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
- 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.
- 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.