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Matthew 14:33
Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The disciples, having just climbed back into the boat after Jesus walked on the sea (v.32), address Him directly. The wind has died down; the moment is the immediate aftermath of a supernatural act they witnessed firsthand.
The words — προσεκύνησαν (prosekunēsan), "they worshiped," is the aorist active of προσκυνέω, the verb reserved for prostration before God. It is not a casual bow or a gesture of respect; it is the posture of one who recognizes divine authority.
The thread — The confession "Son of God" echoes the divine sonship declared in Psalms 2:7 and is affirmed by Mary in John 11:27 and by Paul in Romans 1:4, where it is grounded in the resurrection.
Why it lands — The same group that moments earlier was faulted for unbelief (v.31) now prostrates itself before Him. The verse asks the reader to name what they actually believe about Jesus when they have seen something they cannot explain.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.
Cross-references
- Psalms 2:7 I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.
- John 11:27 “Yes, Lord,” she answered, “I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who was to come into the world.”
- Romans 1:4 and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.
- John 1:49 “Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”
- Mark 1:1 This is the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
- Matthew 16:16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
- Matthew 28:17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.
- John 6:69 We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God.”
- Matthew 26:63 But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.”
- Matthew 28:9 Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him.