Jonah 1:8

Then said they unto him, Tell us, we pray thee, for whose cause this evil is upon us; What is thine occupation? and whence comest thou? what is thy country? and of what people art thou?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jonah 1:8

BSB
"Tell us now," they demanded, "who is to blame for this calamity that is upon us? What is your occupation, and where have you come from? What is your country, and who are your people?"
AKJV
Then said they to him, Tell us, we pray you, for whose cause this evil is on us; What is your occupation? and from where come you? what is your country? and of what people are you?
CPDV
And they said to him: "Explain to us what is the reason that this disaster is upon us. What is your work? Which is your country? And where are you going? Or which people are you from?"
ERV
Then said they unto him, Tell us, we pray thee, for whose cause this evil is upon us; what is thine occupation? and whence comest thou? what is thy country? and of what people art thou?
NHEB
Then they asked him, "Tell us, please, for whose cause this evil is on us. What is your occupation? Where do you come from? What is your country? Of what people are you?"
SMT
And they will say to him, Announce now to us, on account of whom is this evil to us? what thy work? and from whence wilt thou come? what thy land? and from what people art thou?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jonah 1:8

ThensaidH559VerbtheyuntohimTellH5046VerbuswepraytheeforwhosecausethisevilH7451isuponusWhatisthineoccupationH4399Noun FeminineandwhenceH370comestH935VerbthouwhatisthycountryH776Noun FeminineandofwhatpeopleH5971Noun Masculineartthou

Commentary for Jonah 1:8

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Overview of Jonah 1:8
Summary
Sailors interrogate Jonah about background and employment
Place
Ship
Event
Sailors question Jonah's identity
Estimated Time Period
c. 8th century BC
Category
Narrative