Jonah 1:15

So they took up Jonah, and cast him forth into the sea: and the sea ceased from her raging.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jonah 1:15

BSB

At this, they picked up Jonah and cast him into the sea, and the raging sea grew calm.

AKJV

So they look up Jonah, and cast him forth into the sea: and the sea ceased from her raging.

CPDV

And they took Jonah and cast him into the sea. And the sea was stilled from its fury.

ERV

So they took up Jonah, and cast him forth into the sea: and the sea ceased from her raging.

NHEB

So they took up Jonah, and threw him into the sea; and the sea ceased its raging.

SMT

And they will lift up Jonah and cast him down into the sea: and the sea will stand from its foam.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jonah 1:15

SotheytookupH5375Verb JonahH3124Proper Name MasculineandcasthimforthH2904VerbintotheseaH3220Noun MasculineandtheseaH3220Noun Masculine ceasedH5975VerbfromherragingH2197Noun Masculine

Commentary for Jonah 1:15

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Overview of Jonah 1:15

Summary

Sacrifice enacted brings immediate maritime restoration

Place

Sea

Event

Jonah cast overboard; sea calms

Estimated Time Period

c. 8th century BC