exceedingly. Greek. sphodros. Only here. The usual word is sphodros as in Matthew 2:10.
tossed with. tempest. Greek. cheimazomai. Only here. Compare Acts 27:12
next. Greek. hexes. See Acts 21:1.
lightened the ship. they began to jettison the cargo. Literally they were making. casting out. Greek. ekbole Only here.