All 3 Uses of
tempest
in
Psalms
- 11:6 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.†
Chpt 11-20 *
- 55:8 I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest.†
Chpt 51-60
- 83:14 As the fire burneth a wood, and as the flame setteth the mountains on fire; 83:15 So persecute them with thy tempest, and make them afraid with thy storm.†
Chpt 81-90
Definition:
a violent commotion or disturbance -- especially a violent storm or emotional outburst
The expression tempest in a teapot describes people as being upset over an unimportant matter.