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Water Symbolizes Chaos and Abyss
- Large bodies of water symbolized chaos and the abyss for Jewish people in Jesus' time.
- Jesus sending disciples across this sea signified moving into a chaotic, pagan realm outside traditional Jewish culture.
Jesus' Command Evokes Divine Authority
- Jesus commands the wind and waves with a phrase that translates to 'hush' or 'be quiet,' evoking a powerful call to stillness.
- This unusual phrase links Jesus' authority to Old Testament imagery, hinting at divine power over chaos.
Psalm 107 Parallels Jesus' Miracle
- Psalm 107 vividly describes the sea as a place of peril and God's power to calm storms.
- The disciples' reaction to Jesus calming the storm echoes this psalm, recognizing his divine authority.