Calm
Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words [1]
primarily signifies "calmness, cheerfulness" (from a root gal---, from which gelao, "to smile," is also derived; hence the "calm" of the sea, the smiling ocean being a favorite metaphor of the poets), Matthew 8:26; Mark 4:39; Luke 8:24 .
Webster's Dictionary [2]
(1): (n.) To deliver from agitation or excitement; to still or soothe, as the mind or passions.
(2): (super.) Not stormy; without motion, as of winds or waves; still; quiet; serene; undisturbed.
(3): (n.) To make calm; to render still or quiet, as elements; as, to calm the winds.
(4): (super.) Undisturbed by passion or emotion; not agitated or excited; tranquil; quiet in act or speech.
(5): (n.) Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility; stillness; quiet; serenity.
King James Dictionary [3]
CALM, a.
1. Still quiet being at rest as the air. Hence not stormy or tempestuous as a calm day. 2. Undisturbed not agitated as a calm sea. 3. Undisturbed by passion not agitated or excited quiet tranquil as the mind, temper, or attention.
CALM, n. Stillness tranquillity quiet freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance applied to the elements, or the mind and passions.
CALM, To still to quiet as the wind, or elements to still, appease, allay or pacify, as the mind, or passions.
Wilson's Dictionary of Bible Types [4]
Psalm 107:29 (b) Describes the peace and tranquility of one who has called on the Lord in the storms of life and His Word has removed all fear from the soul.
