Matthew 8:24

“And behold, there arose a great tempest, etc.] “A great concussion”, or “shaking” of the sea; the stormy wind moved the sea, and the waves thereof; and both wind and sea shook the ship, and the men that were in it. Luke calls this tempest a “storm wind”, (<420823>Luke 8:23) and Mark says, it was “a great storm of wind”, (<410437>Mark 4:37) and both use the word “loelaps”, which signifies a particular kind of wind, which is suddenly whirled about upwards and downwards; or rather, a conflict of many winds: it seems to be a whirlwind, or hurricane. It is said, that this tempest “arose”, not by chance, nor by the power of Satan, but by divine providence; for the trial of the faith of Christ’s…”

“A great tempest - A violent storm; or a “wind” so strong as to endanger their lives. This lake was subject to sudden squalls. Dr. Thomson (“The Land and the Book,” vol. ii. p. 59) says: “Small as the lake is, and placid, in general, as a molten mirror, I have repeatedly seen it quiver, and leap, and boil like a caldron, when driven by fierce winds from the eastern mountains.” The ship was covered with the waves - The billows dashed against the ship Mark 4:37, so that it was fast filling and in danger of sinking. He was asleep - On the hinder part of the vessel, on a pillow, Mark 4:38. It was in the night, and Jesus had retired to rest. He was probably weary, and slept calmly and serenely. He…”

“The ship was covered - So man's extremity is God's opportunity. Matthew 8:26”

“8:24 a fierce storm struck the lake: Sudden squalls are common on the Sea of Galilee, which is among mountains.”

“there: Psa 107:23-27; Isa 54:11; Jon 1:4, Jon 1:5; Mar 4:37, Mar 4:38; Acts 27:14-38; Co2 11:25, Co2 11:26 but: Luk 8:23; Joh 6:17, Joh 6:18, Joh 11:5, Joh 11:6, Joh 11:15 Matthew 8:25”