Jonah 2

Jonah's Prayer from the Fish

1 Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. out of the fish's belly, Prayer: Isaiah 26:16, James 5:13. Parallel theme: Job 13:15, Psalms 50:15, 91:15

2 And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice. References Lord: 1 Samuel 30:6, Psalms 34:6, 120:1. Parallel theme: Psalms 22:24, 86:13, 116:3, Isaiah 14:9, Matthew 12:40, Luke 22:44, Hebrews 5:7 +5

3 For thou hadst cast me into the deep, in the midst of the seas; and the floods compassed me about: all thy billows and thy waves passed over me. Parallel theme: Psalms 42:7, Lamentations 3:54

4 Then I said, I am cast out of thy sight; yet I will look again toward thy holyHoly: קָדוֹשׁ (Qadosh). The Hebrew qadosh (קָדוֹשׁ) means holy or set apart—separated from common use for God's purposes. God is 'the Holy One of Israel,' utterly distinct from creation in moral perfection. temple. Holy: Psalms 5:7. Parallel theme: 2 Chronicles 6:38, Psalms 31:22, Isaiah 38:17, Jeremiah 7:15, Daniel 6:10

5 The waters compassed me about, even to the soul: the depth closed me round about, the weeds were wrapped about my head. Parallel theme: Psalms 40:2, Lamentations 3:54

6 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 GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.. References Lord: Psalms 30:3. Parallel theme: Psalms 16:10, Isaiah 38:17

7 When my soul fainted within me I remembered the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.: and my prayer came in unto thee, into thine holy temple. References Lord: 1 Samuel 30:6, Psalms 20:7, 27:13. Temple: Psalms 18:6. Holy: 2 Chronicles 30:27, Psalms 11:4, 65:4. Parallel theme: Psalms 143:5 +3

8 They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercyMercy: רַחֲמִים (Rachamim). The Hebrew rachamim (רַחֲמִים) derives from 'womb' (rechem), suggesting tender, maternal compassion. God's mercies are 'new every morning' (Lamentations 3:23), showing His compassionate nature.. Parallel theme: 1 Samuel 12:21, 2 Kings 17:15, Psalms 31:6, Jeremiah 2:13, 10:8, 16:19

9 But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. SalvationSalvation: יְשׁוּעָה (Yeshuah). The Hebrew yeshuah (יְשׁוּעָה) means salvation or deliverance—rescue from danger or enemies. This is the root of 'Jesus' (Yeshua), meaning 'YHWH saves.' is of the LORD. Salvation: Psalms 3:8, 50:23, 68:20, Isaiah 45:17, Revelation 7:10. References Lord: Hosea 14:2. Sacrifice: Romans 12:1, Hebrews 13:15. Parallel theme: Job 22:27, Psalms 50:14 +5

10 And the LORD spake unto the fish, and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land. References Lord: Jonah 1:17. Parallel theme: Genesis 1:3, 1:7, 1:9, 1:11, 1:14, Psalms 33:9, 105:31, 105:34, Isaiah 50:2 +5