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Jonah 2:8

Jonah 2:9-1964 bbe — 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. A…

Bible in Basic English

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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.

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

— Jonah 2:9-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Jonah 2:9-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the Lord. And the Lord spake unto the fish, and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land. ”

  • ASV

    “But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that which I have vowed. Salvation is of Jehovah. And Jehovah spake unto the fish, and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land. ”

  • WEB

    “But I will sacrifice to you with the voice of thanksgiving. I will pay that which I have vowed. Salvation belongs to Yahweh." Yahweh spoke to the fish, and it vomited out Jonah on the dry land.”

  • NET

    “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.”

  • DRB

    “They that in vain observe vanities, forsake their own mercy. But I with the voice of praise will sacrifice to thee: I will pay whatsoever I have vowed for my salvation to the Lord. And the Lord spoke to the fish: and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land. ”

  • KJVA

    “But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the Lord. And the Lord spake unto the fish, and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land. ”

Jonah 2 — Context

6

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.

7

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.

8

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

9

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.

10

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

Jonah 2:9-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jonah 2:9-1964 say?
Jonah 2:9-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”
Where is Jonah 2:9-1964 in the Bible?
Jonah 2:9-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jonah, chapter 2, verses 9–1964.
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 2:9-1964.
What translation should I read Jonah 2:9-1964 in?
Jonah 2:9-1964 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 2:9-1964?
Jonah 2:9-1964 reads (BBE): “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.” 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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