Jonah 1:16 kjv — Then the men feared the Lord exceedingly, and offered a sacrifice unto the Lord, and made vows.

King James Version

"Then the men feared the Lord exceedingly, and offered a sacrifice unto the Lord, and made vows."

— Jonah 1:16, King James Version

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Jonah 1 — Context

13

Nevertheless the men rowed hard to bring it to the land; but they could not: for the sea wrought, and was tempestuous against them.

14

Wherefore they cried unto the Lord, and said, We beseech thee, O Lord, we beseech thee, let us not perish for this man’s life, and lay not upon us innocent blood: for thou, O Lord, hast done as it pleased thee.

15

So they took up Jonah, and cast him forth into the sea: and the sea ceased from her raging.

16

Then the men feared the Lord exceedingly, and offered a sacrifice unto the Lord, and made vows.

17

Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.

Jonah 1:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jonah 1:16 say?
Jonah 1:16 in the King James Version reads: “Then the men feared the Lord exceedingly, and offered a sacrifice unto the Lord, and made vows.”
Where is Jonah 1:16 in the Bible?
Jonah 1:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jonah, chapter 1, verse 16.
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 1:16.
What translation should I read Jonah 1:16 in?
Jonah 1:16 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 1:16?
Jonah 1:16 reads (KJV): “Then the men feared the Lord exceedingly, and offered a sacrifice unto the Lord, and made vows.” 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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