Jonah 2:2

Jonah 2:1 web — Then Jonah prayed to Yahweh, his God, out of the fish's belly.

World English Bible

"Then Jonah prayed to Yahweh, his God, out of the fish's belly."

— Jonah 2:1, World English Bible

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Jonah 2:1 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Then Jonah prayed unto the Lord his God out of the fish’s belly,”
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ASV
“Then Jonah prayed unto Jehovah his God out of the fish’s belly. ”
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NET
“Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the stomach of the fish”
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DRB
“Now the Lord prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah: and Jonah was in the belly of a fish for three days and three nights.”
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BBE
“Then Jonah made prayer to the Lord his God from the inside of the fish, and said,”
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KJVA
“Then Jonah prayed unto the Lord his God out of the fish’s belly,”
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Jonah 2 — Context

Then Jonah prayed to Yahweh, his God, out of the fish's belly.

He said, "I called because of my affliction to Yahweh. He answered me. Out of the belly of Sheol I cried. You heard my voice.

For you threw me into the depths, in the heart of the seas. The flood was all around me. All your waves and your billows passed over me.

I said, 'I have been banished from your sight; yet I will look again toward your holy temple.'

Jonah 2:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jonah 2:1 say?

Jonah 2:1 in the World English Bible reads: “Then Jonah prayed to Yahweh, his God, out of the fish's belly.”

Where is Jonah 2:1 in the Bible?

Jonah 2:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jonah, chapter 2, verse 1.

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 2:1.

What translation should I read Jonah 2:1 in?

Jonah 2:1 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 2:1?

Jonah 2:1 reads (WEB): “Then Jonah prayed to Yahweh, his God, out of the fish's belly.” 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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