Jonah 2:8 bbe — The worshippers of false gods have given up their only hope.

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"The worshippers of false gods have given up their only hope."

— Jonah 2:8, Bible in Basic English

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“They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.”
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Jonah 2 — Context

The waters were circling round me, even to the neck; the deep was about me; the sea-grass was twisted round my head.

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.

When my soul in me was overcome, I kept the memory of the Lord: and my prayer came in to you, into your holy Temple.

The worshippers of false gods have given up their only hope.

But I will make an offering to you with the voice of praise; I will give effect to my oaths. Salvation is the Lord's.

And at the Lord's order, the fish sent Jonah out of its mouth on to the dry land.

Jonah 2:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jonah 2:8 say?

Jonah 2:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The worshippers of false gods have given up their only hope.”

Where is Jonah 2:8 in the Bible?

Jonah 2:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jonah, chapter 2, verse 8.

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 2:8.

What translation should I read Jonah 2:8 in?

Jonah 2:8 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 2:8?

Jonah 2:8 reads (BBE): “The worshippers of false gods have given up their only hope.” 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 2:8 bbe — The worshippers of false gods have given up their only hope.

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