Jonah 2:3

For thou hadst cast me into the deep, in the midst of the seas; and the floods compassed me about: all thy billows and thy waves passed over me.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jonah 2:3

BSB

For You cast me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, and the current swirled about me; all Your breakers and waves swept over me.

AKJV

For you had cast me into the deep, in the middle of the seas; and the floods compassed me about: all your billows and your waves passed over me.

CPDV

And you have thrown me into the deep, in the heart of the sea, and a flood has encircled me. All your whirlpools and your waves have passed over me.

ERV

For thou didst cast me into the depth, in the heart of the seas, and the flood was round about me; all thy waves and thy billows passed over me.

NHEB

For you threw me into the depths, in the heart of the seas. The flood was all around me. All your breakers and waves passed over me.

SMT

And thou wilt cast me into the depth, into the heart of the seas; and the river will surround me: all thy breakers and thy waves passed over me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jonah 2:3

ForthouhadstcastH7993VerbmeintothedeepH4688Noun FeminineinthemidstH3824Noun MasculineoftheseasH3220Noun MasculineandthefloodsH5104Noun Masculine compassedH5437VerbmeaboutallthybillowsH4867Noun MasculineandthywavesH1530Noun MasculinepassedoverH5674Verbme

Commentary for Jonah 2:3

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

Overview of Jonah 2:3

Summary

Captive describes overwhelming submersion and helplessness

Place

Fish

Event

Jonah describes being submerged

Estimated Time Period

c. 8th century BC