King James Version
What Does Jonah 2:7 Mean?
“When my soul fainted within me I remembered the LORD: and my prayer came in unto thee, into thine holy temple.”
Context
5
The waters compassed me about, even to the soul: the depth closed me round about, the weeds were wrapped about my head.
6
I 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. bottoms: Heb. cuttings off corruption: or, the pit
7
When my soul fainted within me I remembered the LORD: and my prayer came in unto thee, into thine holy temple.
8
They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.
9
But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(7) **Fainted.**—Literally, *covered itself.* Comp. Jonah 4:8. (See Psalm 61:2; Psalm 142:3; Psalm 143:4, where the same Hebrew word is rendered *overwhelmed.* Comp. Psalm 107:5.) Here, apparently, we are to think of the blinding mist of death slowly stealing over sight and sense.
**Into thine holy temple.—**See Jonah 2:4, and comp. Psalm 18:6.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Jonah. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Jonah 2:7 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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