Jonah 1:11 bbe — And they said to him, What are we to do to you so that the sea may become calm for us? For the sea was getting rougher…

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"And they said to him, What are we to do to you so that the sea may become calm for us? For the sea was getting rougher and rougher."

— Jonah 1:11, Bible in Basic English

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Jonah 1 — Context

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Then they said to him, Now make clear to us what is your work, and where you come from? what is your country, and who are your people?

9

And he said to them, I am a Hebrew, a worshipper of the Lord, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.

10

And the men were in great fear, and they said to him, What is this you have done? For the men had knowledge of his flight from the Lord because he had not kept it from them.

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And they said to him, What are we to do to you so that the sea may become calm for us? For the sea was getting rougher and rougher.

12

And he said to them, Take me up and put me into the sea, and the sea will become calm for you: for I am certain that because of me this great storm has come on you.

13

And the men were working hard to get back to the land, but they were not able to do so: for the sea got rougher and rougher against them.

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So, crying to the Lord, they said, Give ear to our prayer, O Lord, give ear, and do not let destruction overtake us because of this man's life; do not put on us the sin of taking life without cause: for you, O Lord, have done what seemed good to you.

Jonah 1:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jonah 1:11 say?
Jonah 1:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And they said to him, What are we to do to you so that the sea may become calm for us? For the sea was getting rougher and rougher.”
Where is Jonah 1:11 in the Bible?
Jonah 1:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jonah, chapter 1, verse 11.
Who wrote Jonah?
Jonah is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jonah son of Amittai). It was written c. 785–760 BC.
What is the book of Jonah about?
Jonah, sent to preach repentance to Israel's enemies in Nineveh, runs the opposite direction — and ends up in the belly of a great fish. The story confronts every smug heart with the question: do you want God's mercy only for yourself, or for them too?
What are the major themes of Jonah?
Jonah explores themes including Mercy, Repentance, Nations, Reluctant Prophet, Sovereignty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jonah 1:11.
What translation should I read Jonah 1:11 in?
Jonah 1:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jonah 1:11?
Jonah 1:11 reads (BBE): “And they said to him, What are we to do to you so that the sea may become calm for us? For the sea was getting rougher and rougher.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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