📖 Biblical Definition
Following the feeding of the five thousand, the disciples crossed the Sea of Galilee in a boat in a storm. In the fourth watch of the night, Christ came to them walking on the water. Peter asked to come; Christ bid him; Peter walked on the water briefly, then looked at the wind, became afraid, and began to sink. He cried Lord, save me; Christ caught him; they entered the boat and the wind ceased. The disciples worshipped: of a truth thou art the Son of God.
📜 Webster 1828 Definition
WALKING ON WAT, n.
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A scriptural miracle of Christ; walking on the water on the Sea of Galilee.
📖 Key Scripture
Matthew 14:25 — "In the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea."
Matthew 14:29 — "And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus."
Matthew 14:30 — "But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me."
Matthew 14:33 — "Of a truth thou art the Son of God."
⚠️ Modern Corruption
Modern Christianity ridicules Peter's sinking; he was the only one outside the boat.
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The walking-on-water account is often used to mock Peter for his sinking. The mockery misses the point. Peter was the only disciple outside the boat. Eleven men stayed safely seated; one stepped out at Christ's word. He walked on water, briefly. He sank, briefly. He was caught by Christ's hand. He was the only disciple to whom Christ said O thou of little faith in this scene because he was the only one who exercised any faith at all.
Modern Christianity often values the safety of the boat over the risk of stepping out. The boat-saints will never sink because they will never walk. Peter sank; Peter was caught; Peter learned. If the Lord calls you out of the boat, step out. The water will hold you while you keep your eyes on Him; even if you sink, His hand is faster than your fall.
🔗 Greek & Hebrew Roots
Greek roots below.
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G4043 — peripateo — to walk
G2281 — thalassa — sea
Usage
"Modern Christianity mocks Peter's sinking; he was the only one outside the boat."
"Boat-saints never sink because they never walk."
"Step out; even if you sink, His hand is faster than your fall."