Jonah 2:2

And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jonah 2:2

BSB
saying: "In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered me. From the belly of Sheol I called for help, and You heard my voice.
AKJV
And said, I cried by reason of my affliction to the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and you heard my voice.
CPDV
And he said: "I cried out to the Lord from my tribulation, and he heeded me. From the belly of hell, I cried out, and you heeded my voice.
ERV
And he said, I called by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he answered me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice.
NHEB
He said, "I called because of my affliction to the LORD. He answered me. Out of the belly of Sheol I cried. You heard my voice.
SMT
And he will say, I called out of straits to me to Jehovah, and he will answer me; from the belly of hades I cried for help, thou heardest my voice.

Commentary for Jonah 2:2

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Overview of Jonah 2:2
Summary
Sufferer recounts anguish and divine responsiveness
Place
Fish
Event
Jonah recounts affliction to God
Estimated Time Period
c. 8th century BC
Category
Lament