Jonah 2:9

Jonah 2:10 net — Then the LORD commanded the fish and it disgorged Jonah on dry land.

NET Bible

"Then the LORD commanded the fish and it disgorged Jonah on dry land."

— Jonah 2:10, NET Bible

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Jonah 2:10 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And the Lord spake unto the fish, and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land. ”
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ASV
“And Jehovah spake unto the fish, and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land. ”
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WEB
“Yahweh spoke to the fish, and it vomited out Jonah on the dry land.”
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DRB
“But I with the voice of praise will sacrifice to thee: I will pay whatsoever I have vowed for my salvation to the Lord.”
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BBE
“And at the Lord's order, the fish sent Jonah out of its mouth on to the dry land.”
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KJVA
“And the Lord spake unto the fish, and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land. ”
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Jonah 2 — Context

When my life was ebbing away, I called out to the LORD. And my prayer came to you, to your holy temple.

Those who worship worthless idols forfeit the mercy that could be theirs.

But as for me, I promise to offer a sacrifice to you with a public declaration of praise; I will surely do what I have promised. Salvation belongs to the LORD!”

Then the LORD commanded the fish and it disgorged Jonah on dry land.

Jonah 2:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jonah 2:10 say?

Jonah 2:10 in the NET Bible reads: “Then the LORD commanded the fish and it disgorged Jonah on dry land.”

Where is Jonah 2:10 in the Bible?

Jonah 2:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jonah, chapter 2, verse 10.

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 2:10.

What translation should I read Jonah 2:10 in?

Jonah 2:10 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 2:10?

Jonah 2:10 reads (NET): “Then the LORD commanded the fish and it disgorged Jonah on 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.

Jonah 2:10 net — Then the LORD commanded the fish and it disgorged Jonah on dry land.

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