κῦμα

kŷma

Number

G2949

Language

Greek

Original word

κῦμα

Transliteration

kŷma

KJV occurrences

5 verses

Definition

a billow (as bursting or toppling)

KJV: wave

Root / derivation: from (to swell (with young), i.e. bend, curve);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered κῦμα across 5 verses.

waves5×

Every occurrence (KJV)

5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew2 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.

Mark1 verse

Mark 4:37

And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.

Acts1 verse

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.

Jude1 verse

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.

Topics that use this word

Sea, the Sea Ships Anarchy Doubting Heresy Hypocrisy Judges of Israel Mariner Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena Miracles of Christ, the Philistines

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2949 (kŷma) mean?

a billow (as bursting or toppling)

How many times does G2949 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2949 (κῦμα) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “waves.”

How is kŷma translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2949 is rendered as “waves” (5×).

Where does the Greek word κῦμα come from?

from (to swell (with young), i.e. bend, curve);