Text -- Mark 4:37 (NET)

4:37 Now a great windstorm developed and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was nearly swamped.

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Mar 4:37

¹ tn Grk “And.” Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate the transition to a new topic.

² tn Or “a squall.”

sn The Sea of Galilee is located in a depression some 700 ft (200 m) below sea level and is surrounded by hills. Frequently a rush of wind and the right mix of temperatures can cause a storm to come suddenly on the lake. Storms on the Sea of Galilee were known for their suddenness and violence.