Psalms 107:29
Psalms 107:29 in Multiple Translations
He calmed the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed.
He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.
He maketh the storm a calm, So that the waves thereof are still.
He makes the storm into a calm, so that the waves are at peace.
He calmed the storm, the waves were quiet.
He turneth the storme to calme, so that the waues thereof are still.
He establisheth a whirlwind to a calm, And hushed are their billows.
He makes the storm a calm, so that its waves are still.
He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves of the sea are still.
He ◄calmed the storm/caused the wind to stop blowing►, and he caused the waves to completely subside.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 107:29
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Psalms 107:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
יָקֵ֣ם
סְ֭עָרָה
לִ/דְמָמָ֑ה
וַ֝/יֶּחֱשׁ֗וּ
גַּלֵּי/הֶֽם
יָקֵ֣ם
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
סְ֭עָרָה
çaʻar
H5591
tempest
N-fs
לִ/דְמָמָ֑ה
dᵉmâmâh
H1827
silence
Prep | N-fs
וַ֝/יֶּחֱשׁ֗וּ
châshâh
H2814
be silent
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
גַּלֵּי/הֶֽם
gal
H1530
heap
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 107:29
יָקֵ֣ם
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
סְ֭עָרָה
çaʻar
H5591
"tempest"
N-fs
This Hebrew word means a strong storm or hurricane, like a whirlwind. It appears in the Bible to describe powerful natural events. The KJV translates it as storm or tempest.
Definition: tempest Another spelling of se.a.rah (סְעָרָה "tempest" H5591B)
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: storm(-y), tempest, whirlwind. See also: 2 Kings 2:1; Isaiah 41:16; Psalms 55:9.
לִ/דְמָמָ֑ה
dᵉmâmâh
H1827
"silence"
Prep | N-fs
This word means silence or calm, like the stillness after a storm, as seen in Psalm 107:29. It can also refer to a whisper, emphasizing the quiet nature of the sound.
Definition: whisper, calm
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: calm, silence, still. See also: 1 Kings 19:12; Job 4:16; Psalms 107:29.
וַ֝/יֶּחֱשׁ֗וּ
châshâh
H2814
"be silent"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to be silent or quiet, and is used in the Bible to describe stillness or inactivity, as seen in the book of Psalms. It can also mean to hold peace or keep silence. In some cases, it is used to show respect or reverence.
Definition: 1) to be silent, quiet, still, inactive 1a) (Qal) to be silent, be still 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to be silent, exhibit silence 1b2) to show inactivity, be inactive 1b3) to make silent, make quiet, cause to be still
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: hold peace, keep silence, be silent, (be) still. See also: Judges 18:9; Psalms 107:29; Psalms 28:1.
גַּלֵּי/הֶֽם
gal
H1530
"heap"
N-mp | Suff
A gal is a heap of stones, a spring of water, or a wave, used in various contexts like ratifying a covenant or describing God's chastisement.
Definition: : heap/pile 1) heap, spring, wave, billow 1a) heap (of stones) 1a1) over dead body 1a2) alone 1a3) used in ratifying a covenant 1b) waves (fig. of chastisement of Jehovah) 1c) spring Also means: gal (גַּל ": wave" H1530H)
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: billow, heap, spring, wave. See also: Genesis 31:46; Psalms 107:29; Psalms 42:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 107:29
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- Psalms 107:29 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:29
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 107:29
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:29
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:29
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:29
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:29
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:29
- Sermons on Psalms 107:29
Context — Thanksgiving for Deliverance
27They reeled and staggered like drunkards, and all their skill was useless.
28Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He brought them out of their distress.
29He calmed the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed.
30They rejoiced in the silence, and He guided them to the harbor they desired. 31Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.Cross References
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| 1 | Matthew 8:26 | “You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. |
| 2 | Psalms 65:7 | You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations. |
| 3 | Luke 8:23–25 | As they sailed, He fell asleep, and a windstorm came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm. “Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!” |
| 4 | Psalms 89:9 | You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them. |
| 5 | Mark 4:39–41 | Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm. “Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?” Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?” |
| 6 | Jonah 1:15 | At this, they picked up Jonah and cast him into the sea, and the raging sea grew calm. |
Psalms 107:29 Summary
Psalms 107:29 tells us that God can take a big, scary storm and make it quiet and peaceful. This means that no matter what challenges we face in life, God is always in control and can bring us peace. Just like Jesus calmed the storm on the sea in Matthew 14:22-33, God can calm the storms in our lives, giving us peace that comes from trusting in Him (as seen in Isaiah 26:3). By remembering God's power and love, we can trust Him to calm the storms in our lives and bring us to a place of safety and peace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of storm is being referred to in Psalms 107:29?
The storm in Psalms 107:29 is likely a physical storm at sea, as the context mentions the waves of the sea being hushed, but it can also be applied spiritually to the storms of life, as seen in Psalms 55:8 and Matthew 14:22-33.
How does God calm the storm in our lives?
God calms the storm in our lives by His presence and power, as seen in Psalms 107:29, and by giving us peace that surpasses understanding, as mentioned in Philippians 4:7.
What is the significance of the storm being calmed to a whisper?
The storm being calmed to a whisper in Psalms 107:29 signifies the great power and authority of God, who can take a loud and fierce storm and reduce it to a gentle whisper, as also seen in Job 38:1 and Mark 4:39.
How should we respond when God calms the storm in our lives?
When God calms the storm in our lives, we should respond with gratitude and praise, as seen in Psalms 107:31, and trust in His loving devotion and wonders, as mentioned in Psalms 107:8 and 107:15.
Reflection Questions
- What storms are you facing in your life right now, and how can you trust God to calm them?
- How has God calmed the storms in your life in the past, and what can you learn from those experiences?
- What does it mean to you that God can calm the storm to a whisper, and how does that impact your faith?
- In what ways can you rejoice in the silence after the storm, as mentioned in Psalms 107:30, and how can you use that time to reflect on God's goodness?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:29
He maketh the storm a calm,.... As Christ did by a word speaking, Mr 4:39.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 107:29
He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. He maketh the storm a calm - (Matthew 8:26.) Metaphorically, as here, Psalms 89:9.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:29
Psalms 107:29 He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.Ver. 29. He maketh the storm a calm] "He," that is, God Almighty, whose the sea is, and he made it, Psalms 95:5; not the Pagans Neptune, or the papagans’ St Nicholas. So that the waves thereof are still] If, therefore, the voluptuous humours in our body (which is but as a cup made of the husk of an acorn in respect to the sea) will not be pacified when the Lord saith unto us, "Be still"; every drop of water in the sea will be a witness of our monstrous rebellion and disobedience.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:29
(23-32) Storm-tossed mariners.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:29
Verse 29. He maketh the storm a calm] He causes the storm to stand dumb, and hushes the waves. See the original, where sense and sound emphatically meet: - גליהם ויחשו לדממה סארה יקם galleyhem vaiyecheshu lidemamah searah yakem He shall cause the whirlwind to stand dumb, and he shall hush their billows.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:29
23–32. A fourth example of Jehovah’s goodness, in the deliverance of sailors caught in a storm. The Targ.[62] refers it to the voyage of Jonah, and some expressions suggest that Jonah 1, 2 may have been in the poet’s mind; but the reference is quite general. Addison (Spectator, No. 489) comments on the sublimity of the Psalmist’s description of the storm. [62] Ed. Lagarde. The text in Walton’s Polyglott does not contain the gloss.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:29
He maketh the storm a calm - God does this, and God only can do it. The fact, therefore, that Jesus did it Matthew 8:26, proves that he was divine.
Sermons on Psalms 107:29
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How Almighty God Brings Sinners to Himself by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the different ways in which God works in the lives of individuals. He emphasizes that God does not have a one-size-fits-all approach and that |
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Not All Storms Are Bad by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe preaches on the powerful imagery in Psalms 18:7-15, illustrating how God works when He comes to the aid of His children. These verses depict God as the Creator and D |
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Cushion of the Sea by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the peace of God that transcends all understanding, comparing it to the eternal calm deep beneath the surface of the sea that remains undisturbed b |
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Our Lord Stilling the Tempest Mark 4:35-41 by R.A. Torrey | R.A. Torrey explores the narrative of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4:35-41, emphasizing the dual nature of Christ as both fully human and fully divine. He reflects on the discip |
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His Billows by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the waves and billows of life being under God's control, whether they bring challenges or blessings, and how God promises to bring us through them |
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Security in Storms by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the significance of facing life's storms and tempestuous seasons, drawing parallels to the challenges and trials we encounter. He emphasizes that w |
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Deliverance in the Stormy Winds by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman reflects on the story of the Lord bringing an east wind to bring locusts upon Egypt, and how the stormy winds were used by God to deliver Israel from the cruel Ph |