Jonah 2:2 cpdv — And Jonah prayed to the Lord, his God, from the belly of the fish.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Jonah prayed to the Lord, his God, from the belly of the fish. "

— Jonah 2:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jonah 2 — Context

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And the Lord prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish for three days and three nights.

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And Jonah prayed to the Lord, his God, from the belly of the fish.

3

And he said: “I cried out to the Lord from my tribulation, and he heeded me. From the belly of hell, I cried out, and you heeded my voice.

4

And you have thrown me into the deep, in the heart of the sea, and a flood has encircled me. All your whirlpools and your waves have passed over me.

5

And I said: I am expelled from the sight of your eyes. Yet, truly, I will see your holy temple again.

Jonah 2:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Jonah 2:2 say?
Jonah 2:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Jonah prayed to the Lord, his God, from the belly of the fish. ”
Where is Jonah 2:2 in the Bible?
Jonah 2:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jonah, chapter 2, verse 2.
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 2:2.
What translation should I read Jonah 2:2 in?
Jonah 2:2 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 2:2?
Jonah 2:2 reads (CPDV): “And Jonah prayed to the Lord, his God, from the belly of the fish. ” 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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