Jonah 1:16

Jonah 1:17 web — Yahweh prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.

World English Bible

"Yahweh prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights."

— Jonah 1:17, World English Bible

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KJV
“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. ”
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ASV
“And Jehovah prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah; and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. ”
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NET
“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.”
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BBE
“And the Lord made ready a great fish to take Jonah into its mouth; and Jonah was inside the fish for three days and three nights.”
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KJVA
“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. ”
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Jonah 1 — Context

Therefore they cried to Yahweh, and said, "We beg you, Yahweh, we beg you, don't let us die for this man's life, and don't lay on us innocent blood; for you, Yahweh, have done as it pleased you."

So they took up Jonah, and threw him into the sea; and the sea ceased its raging.

Then the men feared Yahweh exceedingly; and they offered a sacrifice to Yahweh, and made vows.

Yahweh prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.

Jonah 1:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jonah 1:17 say?

Jonah 1:17 in the World English Bible reads: “Yahweh prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.”

Where is Jonah 1:17 in the Bible?

Jonah 1:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jonah, chapter 1, verse 17.

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 1:17.

What translation should I read Jonah 1:17 in?

Jonah 1:17 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 1:17?

Jonah 1:17 reads (WEB): “Yahweh prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.” 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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