Jonah 1:12
And he said to them, Take me up, and throw me into the sea; so shall the sea be calm for you: for I know that for my sake this great storm is upon you.
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Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts
He said to them, "Pick me up and throw me into the sea. Then the sea will calm down for you, for I know that it is because of me this great storm has come upon you."
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
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.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
And he said{H559} unto them, Take me up,{H5375} and cast me forth{H2904} into the sea;{H3220} so shall the sea{H3220} be calm{H8367} unto you: for I know{H3045} that for my sake{H7945} this great{H1419} tempest{H5591} is upon you.
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
And he said{H559}{(H8799)} unto them, Take me up{H5375}{(H8798)}, and cast me forth{H2904}{(H8685)} into the sea{H3220}; so shall the sea{H3220} be calm{H8367}{(H8799)} unto you: for I know{H3045}{(H8802)} that for my sake{H7945} this great{H1419} tempest{H5591} is upon you.
Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)
And he answered them take me and cast me in to the se and so shall it lett you be in reste: for I wotte it is for my sake that this greate tempest is come vppon you.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
he answered them: Take me, and cast me in to the see, so shal it let you be in rest: for I wote, it is for my sake, that this greate tempest is come vpon you.
Geneva Bible (1560)
And he said vnto them, Take me, and cast me into the sea: so shall the sea be calme vnto you: for I knowe that for my sake this great tempest is vpon you.
Bishops' Bible (1568)
And he saide vnto them, Take me, and cast me into the sea, and the sea shalbe calme vnto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is vpon you.
Authorized King James Version (1611)
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.
Webster's Bible (1833)
He said to them, "Take me up, and throw me into the sea. Then the sea will be calm for you; for I know that because of me this great tempest is on you."
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
And he saith unto them, `Lift me up, and cast me into the sea, and the sea doth cease from you; for I know that on my account this great tempest `is' upon you.'
American Standard Version (1901)
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.
American Standard Version (1901)
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.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
And he said to them, Take me up and put me into the sea, and the sea will become calm for you: for I am certain that because of me this great storm has come on you.
World English Bible (2000)
He said to them, "Take me up, and throw me into the sea. Then the sea will be calm for you; for I know that because of me this great storm is on you."
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
He said to them,“Pick me up and throw me into the sea so that the sea will calm down for you, because I know it’s my fault you are in this severe storm.”
Referenced Verses
- 2 Sam 24:17 : 17 And David spoke to the LORD when he saw the angel who struck the people, and said, Behold, I have sinned, and I have done wickedly: but these sheep, what have they done? let Your hand, I pray You, be against me, and against my father's house.
- 1 Chr 21:17 : 17 And David said to God, Was it not I who commanded the people to be numbered? It is I who have sinned and done evil indeed; but as for these sheep, what have they done? Let your hand, I pray, O LORD my God, be on me, and on my father's house; but not on your people, that they should be afflicted.
- Eccl 9:18 : 18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
- John 11:50 : 50 Nor do you consider that it is better for us that one man should die for the people, and not that the whole nation should perish.
- Acts 27:24 : 24 Saying, Do not fear, Paul; you must be brought before Caesar: and indeed, God has granted you all those who sail with you.
- Josh 7:12 : 12 Therefore the children of Israel could not stand before their enemies, but turned their backs before their enemies, because they were accursed: neither will I be with you anymore, except you destroy the accursed from among you.
- Josh 7:20-21 : 20 And Achan answered Joshua, and said, Indeed I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel, and thus and thus have I done: 21 When I saw among the spoils a beautiful Babylonian garment, and two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold of fifty shekels weight, then I coveted them, and took them; and, behold, they are hidden in the earth in the midst of my tent, and the silver under it.
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- Jonah 1:10-112 verses91%
10 Then the men were exceedingly afraid, and said to him, Why have you done this? For the men knew that he fled from the presence of the LORD, because he had told them.
11 Then they said to him, What shall we do to you, that the sea may be calm for us? for the sea was rough, and was tempestuous.
- Jonah 1:13-153 verses87%
13 Nevertheless the men rowed hard to bring it to land; but they could not: for the sea worked, and was tempestuous against them.
14 Therefore they cried to the LORD, and said, We beseech you, O LORD, we beseech you, let us not perish for this man's life, and lay not upon us innocent blood: for you, O LORD, have done as it pleased you.
15 So they took up Jonah, and threw him into the sea: and the sea ceased from its raging.
- Matt 8:24-274 verses82%
24 And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.
25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we are perishing.
26 And he said to them, Why are you fearful, O you of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
27 But the men marveled, saying, What kind of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!
- Mark 4:37-415 verses81%
37 And a great storm of wind arose, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
38 And he was in the stern of the ship, asleep on a pillow; and they awoke him, and said to him, Master, do you not care that we are perishing?
39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
40 And he said to them, Why are you so afraid? How is it that you have no faith?
41 And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?
- Luke 8:22-254 verses80%
22 Now it happened on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said to them, Let us go over to the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.
23 But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in danger.
24 And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm.
25 And he said to them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying to one another, What kind of man is this! for he commands even the winds and water, and they obey him.
- Jonah 1:4-63 verses79%
4 But the LORD sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty storm in the sea, so that the ship was about to be broken.
5 Then the mariners were afraid, and every man cried to his god, and they threw the cargo that was in the ship into the sea, to lighten it. But Jonah had gone down into the sides of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep.
6 So the shipmaster came to him, and said to him, What do you mean, O sleeper? arise, call upon your God, perhaps that God will consider us, that we do not perish.
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24 But the ship was now in the middle of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.
- John 6:18-203 verses78%
18 And the sea arose because of a great wind that blew.
19 So when they had rowed about twenty-five or thirty furlongs, they saw Jesus walking on the sea, and drawing near to the ship: and they were afraid.
20 But he said to them, It is I; be not afraid.
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32 And when they got into the ship, the wind ceased.
- Ps 107:29-302 verses78%
29 He makes the storm calm, so that the waves are still.
30 Then they are glad because they are quiet; so he brings them to their desired haven.
- Acts 27:17-182 verses77%
17 Which when they had taken up, they used aids to undergird the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, they lowered the sail, and so were driven.
18 And being exceedingly tossed by a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;
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30 But when he saw the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried out, saying, Lord, save me.
- Acts 27:39-413 verses76%
39 And when it was day, they did not recognize the land: but they observed a certain creek with a shore, into which they planned, if it were possible, to run the ship.
40 And when they had taken up the anchors, they committed themselves to the sea, loosed the rudder bands, and hoisted the mainsail to the wind, and made for shore.
41 And falling into a place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the bow stuck fast, and remained immovable, but the stern was broken up by the violence of the waves.
- Ps 107:25-262 verses76%
25 For he commands, and raises the stormy wind, which lifts up the waves.
26 They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble.
- Mark 6:47-515 verses76%
47 And when evening was come, the ship was in the middle of the sea, and he alone on the land.
48 And he saw them struggling in rowing; for the wind was against them: and about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea, and would have passed by them.
49 But when they saw him walking on the sea, they supposed it was a spirit, and cried out:
50 For they all saw him, and were troubled. And immediately he talked with them, and said to them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.
51 And he went up to them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were greatly amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.
- Matt 14:26-272 verses76%
26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out in fear.
27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; do not be afraid.
- Acts 27:14-152 verses75%
14 But not long after, a tempestuous wind arose, called Euroclydon.
15 And when the ship was caught, and could not face the wind, we let her be driven.
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3 For You cast me into the deep, into the heart of the seas; and the floods surrounded me, all Your waves and billows passed over me.
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8 Then they said to him, Tell us, we pray you, for whose cause this evil is upon us; What is your occupation? and from where do you come? what is your country? and of what people are you?
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25 Therefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it will be just as it was told to me.
26 However, we must be cast upon a certain island.
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35 And the same day, when evening had come, he said to them, Let us pass over to the other side.