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Jonah 2

10 verses

TL;DR

Jonah cries out in the belly of a great fish, prays earnestly to God, and is ultimately delivered onto dry land by divine intervention.

Summary

Jonah finds himself in the great waters of the sea, surrounded by flood and darkness. He begins to pray to the LORD, acknowledging his affliction and calling on God’s name. He expresses that he has been cast away but vows to return to God's holy temple. Jonah recounts how the deep waters encircled him, how the earth seemed to close in, yet he recalls God's rescue. He declares his faith and offers a vow of thanksgiving and sacrifice. The chapter ends with God speaking to the fish, causing it to vomit Jonah onto dry land, signifying divine mercy.

Outline
  1. Jonah’s distress and prayer in the fish’s belly
  2. Vow of repentance and return to God’s temple
  3. God’s deliverance and Jonah’s emergence on dry land
Themes
God’s mercy and deliveranceHuman repentance and faithThe power of prayer
Keywords
prayerafflictiondeepwaterGodsalvationvomitfishheaven
People
JonahLORD (God)
Places
seafish's bellydry land
Things
fishwaterdeephell (metaphor for deep)God
Key Verses
  • Jonah 2:1: Begins Jonah’s heartfelt prayer
  • Jonah 2:4: Shows Jonah’s vow to return to God’s temple
  • Jonah 2:10: Demonstrates God’s mercy and the rescue of Jonah
Questions
  • What does Jonah’s prayer reveal about his understanding of God’s sovereignty?
  • How does Jonah’s vow to sacrifice reflect his repentance?
  • In what ways does Jonah 2 illustrate God’s willingness to answer prayers?
Sentiment

positive
The chapter highlights divine mercy and deliverance despite Jonah’s suffering.