Jonah 2:8 nasb — "Those who regard vain idols Forsake their faithfulness,

NASB

""Those who regard vain idols Forsake their faithfulness,"

— Jonah 2:8, NASB

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Jonah 2:8 in Other Translations

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KJV
“They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.”
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ASV
“They that regard lying vanities Forsake their own mercy. ”
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WEB
“Those who regard lying vanities forsake their own mercy.”
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NET
“Those who worship worthless idols forfeit the mercy that could be theirs.”
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DRB
“When my soul was in distress within me, I remembered the Lord: that my prayer may come to thee, unto the holy temple.”
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BBE
“The worshippers of false gods have given up their only hope.”
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KJVA
“They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.”
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Jonah 2 — Context

"Water encompassed me to the point of death. The great deep engulfed me, Weeds were wrapped around my head.

"I descended to the roots of the mountains. The earth with its bars was around me forever, But You have brought up my life from the pit, O LORD my God.

"While I was fainting away, I remembered the LORD, And my prayer came to You, Into Your holy temple.

"Those who regard vain idols Forsake their faithfulness,

But I will sacrifice to You With the voice of thanksgiving. That which I have vowed I will pay. Salvation is from the LORD."

Then the LORD commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah up onto the dry land.

Jonah 2:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jonah 2:8 say?

Jonah 2:8 in the NASB reads: “"Those who regard vain idols Forsake their faithfulness,”

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 (NASB): “"Those who regard vain idols Forsake their faithfulness,” 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 nasb — "Those who regard vain idols Forsake their faithfulness,

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