Jonah 1:16 net — The men feared the LORD greatly, and earnestly vowed to offer lavish sacrifices to the LORD.

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"The men feared the LORD greatly, and earnestly vowed to offer lavish sacrifices to the LORD."

— Jonah 1:16, NET Bible

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Jonah 1 — Context

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Instead, they tried to row back to land, but they were not able to do so because the storm kept growing worse and worse.

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So they cried out to the LORD,“Oh, please, LORD, don’t let us die on account of this man! Don’t hold us guilty of shedding innocent blood. After all, you, LORD, have done just as you pleased.”

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So they picked Jonah up and threw him into the sea, and the sea stopped raging.

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The men feared the LORD greatly, and earnestly vowed to offer lavish sacrifices to the LORD.

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Jonah Prays(2:1) The LORD sent a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the stomach 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 NET Bible reads: “The men feared the LORD greatly, and earnestly vowed to offer lavish sacrifices to the LORD.”
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 (NET): “The men feared the LORD greatly, and earnestly vowed to offer lavish sacrifices to the LORD.” 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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