Markus 4:37

4:37 Now ¹  a great windstorm ²  developed and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was nearly swamped.

[4:37]  ¹ tn Grk “And.” Here καί (kai) has been translated as “now” to indicate the transition to a new topic.

[4:37]  ² tn Or “a squall.”

[4:37]  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.