# the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves These two phrases have the same meaning and are used together to create a vivid impression on the hearer or reader. Alternate translation: "the continuous roaring of the seas" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]]) # roaring a loud noise caused by the wind and waves # the commotion of the peoples This is also something that God makes quiet. # commotion loud noise