Jonah 2:6 cpdv — The waters surrounded me, even to the soul. The abyss has walled me in. The ocean has covered my head.

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"The waters surrounded me, even to the soul. The abyss has walled me in. The ocean has covered my head. "

— Jonah 2:6, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jonah 2:6 in Other Translations

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KJV
“I went down to the bottoms of the mountains; the earth with her bars was about me for ever: yet hast thou brought up my life from corruption, O Lord my God.”
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ASV
“I went down to the bottoms of the mountains; The earth with its bars closed upon me for ever: Yet hast thou brought up my life from the pit, O Jehovah my God. ”
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WEB
“I went down to the bottoms of the mountains. The earth barred me in forever: yet have you brought up my life from the pit, Yahweh my God.”
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NET
“I went down to the very bottoms of the mountains; the gates of the netherworld barred me in forever; but you brought me up from the Pit, O LORD, my God.”
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DRB
“The waters compassed me about even to the soul: the deep hath closed me round about, the sea hath covered my head.”
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BBE
“I went down to the bases of the mountains; as for the earth, her walls were about me for ever: but you have taken up my life from the underworld, O Lord my God.”
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KJVA
“I went down to the bottoms of the mountains; the earth with her bars was about me for ever: yet hast thou brought up my life from corruption, O Lord my God.”
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Jonah 2 — Context

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.

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.

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

The waters surrounded me, even to the soul. The abyss has walled me in. The ocean has covered my head.

I descended to the base of the mountains. The bars of the earth have enclosed me forever. And you will raise up my life from corruption, Lord, my God.

When my soul was in anguish within me, I called to mind the Lord, so that my prayer might come to you, to your holy temple.

Those who in vain observe vanities, abandon their own mercy.

Jonah 2:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jonah 2:6 say?

Jonah 2:6 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The waters surrounded me, even to the soul. The abyss has walled me in. The ocean has covered my head. ”

Where is Jonah 2:6 in the Bible?

Jonah 2:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jonah, chapter 2, verse 6.

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 2:6.

What translation should I read Jonah 2:6 in?

Jonah 2:6 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 2:6?

Jonah 2:6 reads (CPDV): “The waters surrounded me, even to the soul. The abyss has walled me in. The ocean has covered my head. ” 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 2:6 cpdv — The waters surrounded me, even to the soul. The abyss has walled me in. The ocean has covered my head.

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