Jonah 1:9 akjv — And he said to them, I am an Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, which has made the sea and the dry land.

American King James Version

"And he said to them, I am an Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, which has made the sea and the dry land. "

— Jonah 1:9, American King James Version

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Jonah 1 — Context

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So the shipmaster came to him, and said to him, What mean you, O sleeper? arise, call on your God, if so be that God will think on us, that we perish not.

7

And they said every one to his fellow, Come, and let us cast lots, that we may know for whose cause this evil is on us. So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah.

8

Then said they to him, Tell us, we pray you, for whose cause this evil is on us; What is your occupation? and from where come you? what is your country? and of what people are you?

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And he said to them, I am an Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, which has made the sea and the dry land.

10

Then were the men exceedingly afraid, and said to him. Why have you done this? For the men knew that he fled from the presence of the LORD, because he had told them. ¶

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Then said they to him, What shall we do to you, that the sea may be calm to us? for the sea worked, and was tempestuous.

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And he said to them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm to you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is on you.

Jonah 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jonah 1:9 say?
Jonah 1:9 in the American King James Version reads: “And he said to them, I am an Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, which has made the sea and the dry land. ”
Where is Jonah 1:9 in the Bible?
Jonah 1:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jonah, chapter 1, verse 9.
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 1:9.
What translation should I read Jonah 1:9 in?
Jonah 1:9 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 1:9?
Jonah 1:9 reads (AKJV): “And he said to them, I am an Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, which has made the sea and the dry land. ” 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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