Jonah 2:8 — King James Bible Online

Other Translations for Jonah 2:8

BSB

Those who cling to worthless idols forsake His loving devotion.

AKJV

They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.

CPDV

Those who in vain observe vanities, abandon their own mercy.

ERV

They that regard lying vanities forsake their own mercy.

NHEB

Those who regard worthless things forsake their faithfulness.

SMT

They watching the vanities of falsehood will forsake their kindness.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jonah 2:8

TheythatobserveH8104Verb lyingH7723Noun Masculine vanitiesH1892Noun Masculine forsakeH5800VerbtheirownmercyH2617Noun Masculine

Commentary for Jonah 2:8

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

Overview of Jonah 2:8

Summary

Those rejecting truth forfeit compassion and mercy

Event

Teaching on rejecting truth

Estimated Time Period

c. 8th century BC