Jonah 2 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Jonah 2
1Then Ionah prayed vnto the Lord his God out of the fishes belly,
2And 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.
3For thou haddest cast me into the bottome in the middes of the sea, and the floods compassed me about: all thy surges, and all thy waues passed ouer me.
4Then I saide, I am cast away out of thy sight: yet will I looke againe towarde thine holy Temple.
5The waters compassed me about vnto the soule: the depth closed me rounde about, and the weedes were wrapt about mine head.
6I went downe to the bottome of the moutaines: the earth with her barres was about me for euer, yet hast thou brought vp my life from the pit, O Lord my God.
7When my soule fainted within me, I remembred the Lord: and my prayer came vnto thee, into thine holy Temple.
8They that waite vpon lying vanities, forsake their owne mercie.
9But I will sacrifice vnto thee with the voice of thankesgiuing, and will pay that that I haue vowed: saluation is of the Lord.
10And the Lord spake vnto the fish, and it cast out Ionah vpon the dry lande.
Jonah 2
1Then Jonah prayed unto the Lord his God out of the fish’s belly,
2And 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.
3For 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.
4Then I said, I am cast out of thy sight; yet I will look again toward thy holy temple.
5The waters compassed me about, even to the soul: the depth closed me round about, the weeds were wrapped about my head.
6I went down to the bottoms of the mountains; the earth with her bars was about me for ever: yet hast thou brought up my life from corruption, O Lord my God.
7When my soul fainted within me I remembered the Lord: and my prayer came in unto thee, into thine holy temple.
8They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.
9But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the Lord.
10And the Lord spake unto the fish, and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Jonah 2
Geneva Bible 1599 (Geneva1599)
An influential Reformation-era English Bible used widely in early modern Protestantism. Known for its historic impact and distinctive style. Great for readers exploring classic English and the heritage of early study Bibles.
King James Version (KJV)
The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence. Ideal for traditional study and memorization thanks to its formal style. A foundational English Bible used for centuries.
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Key Comparison: Jonah 2:1
"Then Ionah prayed vnto the Lord his God out of the fishes belly,"
"Then Jonah prayed unto the Lord his God out of the fish’s belly,"
