Jonah 2:2 – Compare Bible Translations

Side-by-side comparison of Jonah 2:2 across supported Bible translations.

King James Version (KJV)

And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

And he said, I called by reason of mine affliction unto Jehovah, And he answered me; Out of the belly of Sheol cried I, [And] thou heardest my voice.

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World English Bible (WEB)

He said, “I called because of my affliction to Yahweh. He answered me. Out of the belly of Sheol I cried. You heard my voice.

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Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And he saith: I called, because of my distress, to Jehovah, And He doth answer me, From the belly of sheol I have cried, Thou hast heard my voice.

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Douay-Rheims (DRB)

And Jonah prayed to the Lord, his God, out of the belly of the fish.

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Darby Translation (DBY)

and he said: I cried by reason of my distress unto Jehovah, and he answered me; Out of the belly of Sheol cried I: thou heardest my voice.

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Geneva Bible (Historic) (GNV)

And said, I cryed in mine affliction vnto the Lord, and he heard me: out of the bellie of hell cryed I, and thou heardest my voyce.

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LSB (Study) (LSB)

and he said, “I called out of my distress to Yahweh, And He answered me. I cried for help from the belly of Sheol; You heard my voice.

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