Jonah 1:17

Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.

King James Version

View Chapter

Other Translations for Jonah 1:17

BSB

Now the LORD had appointed a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah spent three days and three nights in the belly of the fish.

AKJV

Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.

CPDV

And the Lord prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish for three days and three nights.

ERV

And the LORD prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah; and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.

NHEB

The LORD prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.

SMT

And Jehovah will prepare a great fish to swallow down Jonah: and Jonah will be in the bowels of the fish three days and three nights.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jonah 1:17

NowtheLORDH3068Proper NamehadpreparedH4487VerbagreatH1419 fishH1709Noun MasculinetoswallowupH1104Verb JonahH3124Proper Name MasculineAndJonahH3124Proper Name MasculinewasinthebellyH4578Noun MasculineofthefishH1709Noun Masculine threeH7969Noun daysH3117Noun MasculineandthreeH7969Noun nightsH3915Noun Masculine

Commentary for Jonah 1:17

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Jonah 1:17

Summary

Prophet preserved within sea creature for three days

Place

Sea

Event

Fish swallows Jonah for three days

Estimated Time Period

c. 8th century BC