Jonah 2:5

The waters compassed me about, even to the soul: the depth closed me round about, the weeds were wrapped about my head.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jonah 2:5

BSB
The waters engulfed me to take my life; the watery depths closed around me; the seaweed wrapped around my head.
AKJV
The waters compassed me about, even to the soul: the depth closed me round about, the weeds were wrapped about my head.
CPDV
The waters surrounded me, even to the soul. The abyss has walled me in. The ocean has covered my head.
ERV
The waters compassed me about, even to the soul; the deep was round about me; the weeds were wrapped about my head.
NHEB
The waters surrounded me, threatening my life. The deep was around me. The weeds were wrapped around my head.
SMT
The waters encompassed me even to the soul: the deep will surround me, the sedge was bound to my head.

Commentary for Jonah 2:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jonah 2:5
Summary
Engulfed prisoner depicts complete submersion in depths
Place
Fish
Event
Waters surround Jonah completely
Estimated Time Period
c. 8th century BC
Category
Lament