Jonah 1:12

Translations

Modern

“Pick me up,” he answered, “and cast me into the sea, so it may quiet down for you. For I know that I am to blame for this violent storm that has come upon you.”

Traditional

And he said unto them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is upon you.

Literal

And he said to them, “Pick me up and cast me into the sea, and the sea will become quiet around you. For I know that because of me this great tempest is upon you.”

Latin

Et dixit ad eos: Tollite me, et mittite in mare, et cessabit mare a vobis: scio enim ego quoniam propter me tempestas hæc grandis venit super vos.

Original

Hebrew

English

“Pick me up,” he answered, “and cast me into the sea, so it may quiet down for you. For I know that I am to blame for this violent storm that has come upon you.”

Notes

Jonah 1:12

Pick me up: Jonah’s calmness in giving this direction is surprising. But he was willing to face death peacefully rather than give the hated Assyrians a chance to repent.

Events

Prophecies of Jonahc. 825 BC

Related verses

2 Samuel 24:17
When David saw the angel striking down the people, he said to the LORD, “Surely I, the shepherd, have sinned and acted wickedly. But these sheep, what have they done? Please, let Your hand fall upon me and my father’s house.”
Joshua 7:12
This is why the Israelites cannot stand against their enemies. They will turn their backs and run from their enemies, because they themselves have been set apart for destruction. I will no longer be with you unless you remove from among you whatever is devoted to destruction.
1 Chronicles 21:17
And David said to God, “Was it not I who gave the order to count the people? I am the one who has sinned and acted wickedly. But these sheep, what have they done? O LORD my God, please let Your hand fall upon me and my father’s house, but do not let this plague remain upon Your people.”
John 11:50
You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish.”
Joshua 7:20–21
“It is true,” Achan replied, “I have sinned against the LORD, the God of Israel. This is what I did:
Ecclesiastes 9:18
Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
Acts 27:24
…and said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And look, God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you.’

Glossary

Book of Jonah

Topics

Jonah: Disobedience and Punishment of Superstition: The Sailors Who Threw Jonah Into the Sea Unselfishness: Jonah

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