Jonah 1:11

Then said they unto him, What shall we do unto thee, that the sea may be calm unto us? for the sea wrought, and was tempestuous.

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Other Translations for Jonah 1:11

BSB
Now the sea was growing worse and worse, so they said to Jonah, "What must we do to you to calm this sea for us?"
AKJV
Then said they to him, What shall we do to you, that the sea may be calm to us? for the sea worked, and was tempestuous.
CPDV
And they said to him, "What are we to do with you, so that the sea will cease for us?" For the sea flowed and swelled.
ERV
Then said they unto him, What shall we do unto thee, that the sea may be calm unto us? for the sea grew more and more tempestuous.
NHEB
Then said they to him, "What shall we do to you, that the sea may be calm to us?" For the sea grew more and more stormy.
SMT
And they will say to him, What shall we do to thee and the sea shall subside from you? For the sea went and tossed about.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jonah 1:11

ThensaidH559VerbtheyuntohimWhatshallwedoH6213VerbuntotheethattheseaH3220Noun MasculinemaybecalmH8367VerbuntousfortheseaH3220Noun MasculinewroughtH1980VerbandwastempestuousH5590Verb

Commentary for Jonah 1:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jonah 1:11
Summary
Desperate sailors seek solution from accused prophet
Place
Ship
Event
Sailors ask how to calm sea
Estimated Time Period
c. 8th century BC
Category
Narrative