Matthew 14:32When they got up into the boat, the wind ceased.
The setting
Sea of Galilee, dawn. Thirteen men climb into a fishing boat, soaking wet. The moment Jesus steps in, the howling wind that had them fighting waves all night suddenly stops. Complete silence except for water dripping. Northern Israel.
The emotion here: awe at recording the sudden supernatural calm
The original word
kopazo (ἐκόπασεν) — to grow weary and stop, like a tired child finally falling asleep
Why it matters
Galilean fishing boats held 12-15 men and were designed with high sides specifically for sudden storms on this lake
Read with care
What most readers miss in Matthew 14:32
The wind stopped not when Jesus spoke to it, but simply when He got IN the boat with them
Common misconceptionPeople expect Jesus to calm their storms by removing circumstances. Here, the storm stopped not from His commands but from His presence.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Matthew 14:32
Bible Genome reading
Matthew 14:32 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Matthew 14:32 comes from the book of Matthew, written during the gospel period. These words are attributed to Matthew. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 70% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include peace, calm. Notable phrases: got up into the boat; wind ceased.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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