κῦμα

kumaNoun (Neuter)G2949

a wave

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

Short Definition

a billow (as bursting or toppling)

Full Lexicon Entry

a wave: pl.; κ. θαλάσσης, figuratively.
Synonyms
κλύδων, q.v
LXX Usage: chiefly for גַּל

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
2
Acts
1
Jude
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 27:41
  • Jude 1:13
  • Matthew 14:24
  • Matthew 8:24
  • Mark 4:37

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