Translations
Modern
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.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And You cast me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, and the current surrounded me; all Your billows and Your waves passed over me.
Latin
Et projecisti me in profundum in corde maris, et flumen circumdedit me: omnes gurgites tui, et fluctus tui super me transierunt.
Original
Hebrew
English
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.
Notes
Jonah realized that the Lord had kindly saved him by sending the fish. He then created a prayer similar to a psalm. The prayer's careful structure follows the pattern of a personal song of thanks. This suggests Jonah may have written it after the event, as he remembered his feelings and worries.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Jonahc. 825 BC
Glossary
Topics
Afflictions and Adversities: Benefits of, Illustrated Afflictions and Adversities: Dispensation of God Afflictions and Adversities: Often Severe Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Afflictions: Often Severe Despondency: General Scriptures Concerning Repentance: Jonah, After his Punishment