Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
He said to them, “Pick me up and throw me into the sea. Then the sea will become calm
King James 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.
Holman Bible
He answered them, “Pick me up and throw me into the sea
International Standard Version
Jonah told them, "Pick me up and toss me into the sea. Then the sea will calm down for you, because I know that it's my fault that this mighty storm has come upon you."
A Conservative Version
And he said to them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea, so shall the sea be calm to you. For I know that for my sake this great tempest is upon you.
American 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.
Amplified
Jonah said to them, “Pick me up and throw me into the sea. Then the sea will become calm for you, for I know that it is because of me that this great storm has come upon you.”
Bible in Basic English
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.
Darby Translation
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 because of me this great tempest is upon you.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will say to them, Lift me up and cast me down to the sea, and the sea will subside from you: For I shall know on my account this great storm is upon you.
King James 2000
And he said unto them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm for you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is upon you.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And he said to them, "Pick me up and hurl me into the sea so that the sea may quiet down for you, because I know that on account of me this great storm [has come] upon you all."
Modern King James verseion
And he said to them, Take me up and throw me out into the sea. And the sea shall be calm to you; for I know that this great storm has come on you for my sake.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And he answered them, "Take me and cast me in to the sea, and so shall it let you be in rest: for I know it is for my sake, that this great tempest is come upon you."
NET Bible
He said to them, "Pick me up and throw me into the sea to make the sea quiet down, because I know it's my fault you are in this severe storm."
New Heart English Bible
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."
The Emphasized Bible
And he said unto them, Take me up, and hurl me into the sea, that the sea may cease raging over you, - for I do know that, for my sake, is this great tempest upon you.
Webster
And he said to them, Take me, and cast me into the sea; so shall the sea be calm to you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is upon you.
World English Bible
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."
Youngs Literal Translation
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.'
Themes
Jonah » The reluctant missionary » Overtaken in his flight
Jonah » Disobedience and punishment of
Superstition » Instances of » The sailors who threw jonah into the sea
Topics
Interlinear
Nasa'
Yam
Yada`
Gadowl
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Jonah 1:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jonah Disobeys Yahweh
11
Then they said: What shall we do to you to make the sea calm for us? But the sea grew more and more stormy.
12 He said to them, “Pick me up and throw me into the sea. Then the sea will become calm
Names
Cross References
2 Samuel 24:17
David saw the angel who had been killing the people. He said to Jehovah: I have sinned. I have done wrong. What have these sheep done? Please let your punishment be against me and against my father's family.
1 Chronicles 21:17
David prayed: O God, I am the one who did wrong. I am the one who ordered the census. What have these poor people done? Jehovah, my God, punish my family, and me and spare your people.
Joshua 7:12
Therefore the children of Israel could not stand before their enemies. They ran from their enemies, because they were accursed. I will not be with you any more until you destroy the devoted things you have among you.
Joshua 7:20-21
Achan answered Joshua: Indeed I have sinned against Jehovah the God of Israel. This I have done.
Ecclesiastes 9:18
Wisdom is better than weapons of war, yet one sinner destroys much good.
John 11:50
You do not understand that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people. That way the whole nation will not perish.
Acts 27:24
He said, Paul, do not be afraid. You must stand before Caessar and God has graciously given you the lives of you and all who sail with you.