Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Some went out on the sea in ships; they were merchants on the mighty waters. New Living Translation Some went off to sea in ships, plying the trade routes of the world. English Standard Version Some went down to the sea in ships, doing business on the great waters; Berean Standard Bible Others went out to sea in ships, conducting trade on the mighty waters. King James Bible They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; New King James Version Those who go down to the sea in ships, Who do business on great waters, New American Standard Bible Those who go down to the sea in ships, Who do business on great waters; NASB 1995 Those who go down to the sea in ships, Who do business on great waters; NASB 1977 Those who go down to the sea in ships, Who do business on great waters; Legacy Standard Bible Those who go down to the sea in ships, Who do business on many waters; Amplified Bible Those who go down to the sea in ships, Who do business on great waters; Christian Standard Bible Others went to sea in ships, conducting trade on the vast water. Holman Christian Standard Bible Others went to sea in ships, conducting trade on the vast waters. American Standard Version They that go down to the sea in ships, That do business in great waters; Contemporary English Version Some of you made a living by sailing the mighty sea, English Revised Version They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; GOD'S WORD® Translation Those who sail on the sea in ships, who do business on the high seas, Good News Translation Some sailed over the ocean in ships, earning their living on the seas. International Standard Version Those who go down to the sea in ships, who work in the great waters, Majority Standard Bible Others went out to sea in ships, conducting trade on the mighty waters. NET Bible Some traveled on the sea in ships, and carried cargo over the vast waters. New Heart English Bible Those who go down to the sea in ships, who do business in great waters; Webster's Bible Translation They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business on great waters; World English Bible Those who go down to the sea in ships, who do business in great waters, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThose going down [to] the sea in ships, "" Doing business in many waters, Young's Literal Translation Those going down to the sea in ships, Doing business in many waters, Smith's Literal Translation They shall go down to the sea in ships, doing work in many waters. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey that go down to the sea in ships, doing business in the great waters: Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Some went off to sea in ships, plied their trade on the deep waters. New Revised Standard Version Some went down to the sea in ships, doing business on the mighty waters; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThey that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Those who go down to the sea in ships and do work in the great waters OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917They that go down to the sea in ships, That do business in great waters-- Brenton Septuagint Translation They that go down to the sea in ships, doing business in many waters; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good…22Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing. 23Others went out to sea in ships, conducting trade on the mighty waters. 24They saw the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep.… Cross References Matthew 8:23-27 When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. / Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping. / The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” ... Mark 4:35-41 When that evening came, He said to His disciples, “Let us cross to the other side.” / After they had dismissed the crowd, they took Jesus with them, since He was already in the boat. And there were other boats with Him. / Soon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was being swamped. ... Luke 8:22-25 One day Jesus said to His disciples, “Let us cross to the other side of the lake.” So He got into a boat with them and set out. / As they sailed, He fell asleep, and a windstorm came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. / The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm. ... Jonah 1:3-16 Jonah, however, got up to flee to Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD. He went down to Joppa and found a ship bound for Tarshish. So he paid the fare and went aboard to sail for Tarshish, away from the presence of the LORD. / Then the LORD hurled a great wind upon the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship was in danger of breaking apart. / The sailors were afraid, and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the ship’s cargo into the sea to lighten the load. But Jonah had gone down to the lowest part of the vessel, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep. ... Acts 27:13-44 When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had their opportunity. So they weighed anchor and sailed along, hugging the coast of Crete. / But it was not long before a cyclone called the Northeaster swept down across the island. / Unable to head into the wind, the ship was caught up. So we gave way and let ourselves be driven along. ... Job 38:8-11 Who enclosed the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb, / when I made the clouds its garment and thick darkness its blanket, / when I fixed its boundaries and set in place its bars and doors, ... Isaiah 23:1-14 This is the burden against Tyre: Wail, O ships of Tarshish, for Tyre is laid waste, without house or harbor. Word has reached them from the land of Cyprus. / Be silent, O dwellers of the coastland, you merchants of Sidon, whose traders have crossed the sea. / On the great waters came the grain of Shihor; the harvest of the Nile was the revenue of Tyre; she was the merchant of the nations. ... Ezekiel 27:25-36 The ships of Tarshish carried your merchandise. And you were filled with heavy cargo in the heart of the sea. / Your oarsmen have brought you onto the high seas, but the east wind will shatter you in the heart of the sea. / Your wealth, wares, and merchandise, your sailors, captains, and shipwrights, your merchants and all the warriors within you, with all the other people on board, will sink into the heart of the sea on the day of your downfall. ... Proverbs 31:14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. James 1:6 But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. Revelation 18:17-19 For in a single hour such fabulous wealth has been destroyed!” Every shipmaster, passenger, and sailor, and all who make their living from the sea, will stand at a distance / and cry out at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her. “What city was ever like this great city?” they will exclaim. / Then they will throw dust on their heads as they weep and mourn and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, where all who had ships on the sea were enriched by her wealth! For in a single hour she has been destroyed.” 1 Kings 9:26-28 King Solomon also assembled a fleet of ships at Ezion-geber, which is near Eloth in Edom, on the shore of the Red Sea. / And Hiram sent his servants, sailors who knew the sea, to serve in the fleet with Solomon’s servants. / They sailed to Ophir and imported gold from there—420 talents—and delivered it to Solomon. 2 Chronicles 8:17-18 Then Solomon went to Ezion-geber and to Eloth on the coast of Edom. / So Hiram sent him ships captained by his servants, along with crews of experienced sailors. They went with Solomon’s servants to Ophir and acquired from there 450 talents of gold, which they delivered to King Solomon. Psalm 104:25-26 Here is the sea, vast and wide, teeming with creatures beyond number, living things both great and small. / There the ships pass, and Leviathan, which You formed to frolic there. Isaiah 42:10 Sing to the LORD a new song—His praise from the ends of the earth—you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who dwell in them. Treasury of Scripture They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; they. go down Psalm 48:7 Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind. Ezekiel 27:26 Thy rowers have brought thee into great waters: the east wind hath broken thee in the midst of the seas. Acts 27:9 Now when much time was spent, and when sailing was now dangerous, because the fast was now already past, Paul admonished them, Jump to Previous Business Great Merchants Mighty Others Sea Ships WatersJump to Next Business Great Merchants Mighty Others Sea Ships WatersPsalm 107 1. The psalmist exhorts the redeemed in praising God to observe his manifold providence4. Over travelers 10. Over captives 17. Over sick men 23. Over sailors 33. And in diverse varieties of life. Others went out to sea in ships This phrase highlights the maritime activities of ancient times, reflecting the economic and cultural significance of seafaring. The Israelites, though not primarily a seafaring people, were familiar with the sea through their interactions with neighboring maritime nations like the Phoenicians. The Mediterranean Sea was a major trade route, and ships were essential for commerce and communication. This imagery also evokes the unpredictability and danger of the sea, often used in Scripture to symbolize chaos and the need for divine intervention (e.g., Jonah 1:4-15, Mark 4:35-41). conducting trade on the mighty waters Persons / Places / Events 1. Sailors/TradersThe verse refers to individuals who engage in maritime trade, highlighting their journey on the sea. 2. The Sea Represents the vast and often unpredictable nature of life, a place of both opportunity and danger. 3. Ships Symbolize human endeavor and enterprise, tools used to navigate the challenges of the sea. 4. Mighty Waters A metaphor for the powerful and sometimes overwhelming forces encountered in life. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over CreationThe sea, with its vastness and power, is under God's control. Just as sailors trust their ships to navigate the waters, we must trust God to guide us through life's uncertainties. Faith in the Midst of Uncertainty Life's journey can be unpredictable like the sea. Our faith should anchor us, knowing that God is with us in every storm and calm. Diligence and Enterprise The mention of trade highlights the importance of hard work and enterprise. We are called to be diligent in our endeavors, trusting God to bless our efforts. Dependence on God’s Guidance Just as sailors rely on navigation tools, we must rely on God's Word and Spirit to guide us through life's decisions and challenges. Community and Fellowship The journey of sailors is often a communal effort. Similarly, our spiritual journey is strengthened through fellowship and support from fellow believers.(23-32) Storm-tossed mariners. (23) They that go down to the sea.--An expression so exactly opposite to the ancient equivalent for embarking that we feel we have the very Hebrew feeling. From the high lands of Judaea it was a literal descent to the shores of the Mediterranean. So Jonah went down to Joppa (Jonah 1:3). (Comp. Isaiah 42:10.) Do business.--Probably with allusion to commercial enterprise. Verses 23-32. - Finally, there are cases among those whose business requires them to traverse the sea, where the danger is great, and death seems imminent. Let such persons cast themselves upon God, and "cry to him in their trouble," and they too will be heard and delivered. Must it not be their duty also to give thanks? Verse 23. - They that go down to the sea in ships. That many of the Israelites engaged in maritime pursuits appears from 1 Kings 9:26-28; 1 Kings 10:22; 1 Kings 22:48; 2 Chronicles 20:36; as also from Judges 5:17; Psalm 48:7; Proverbs 23:34; Proverbs 30:19; and from many passages of the Apocrypha. Joppa was at all times an Israelite port, from which trade was carried on by the residents (2 Chronicles 2:16; Ezra 3:7; Jonah 1:3). That do business in great waters; i.e. the sea of Galilee and Lake Merom.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Others wentיוֹרְדֵ֣י (yō·wr·ḏê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend out to sea הַ֭יָּם (hay·yām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin in ships, בָּאֳנִיּ֑וֹת (bā·’o·nî·yō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 591: A ship conducting עֹשֵׂ֥י (‘ō·śê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 6213: To do, make trade מְ֝לָאכָ֗ה (mə·lā·ḵāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4399: Deputyship, ministry, employment, work, property on the mighty רַבִּֽים׃ (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great waters. בְּמַ֣יִם (bə·ma·yim) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen Links Psalm 107:23 NIVPsalm 107:23 NLT Psalm 107:23 ESV Psalm 107:23 NASB Psalm 107:23 KJV Psalm 107:23 BibleApps.com Psalm 107:23 Biblia Paralela Psalm 107:23 Chinese Bible Psalm 107:23 French Bible Psalm 107:23 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 107:23 Those who go down to the sea (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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