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and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, which hath made the sea and the dry land. <a href="/nkjv/jonah/1.htm">New King James Version</a> So he said to them, “I am a Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.” <a href="/nasb_/jonah/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So he said to them, “I am a Hebrew, and I fear the LORD God of heaven who made the sea and the dry land.” <a href="/nasb/jonah/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> He said to them, &#8220I am a Hebrew, and I fear the LORD God of heaven who made the sea and the dry land.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/jonah/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he said to them, “I am a Hebrew, and I fear the LORD God of heaven who made the sea and the dry land.” <a href="/lsb/jonah/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And he said to them, “I am a Hebrew, and I fear Yahweh, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.” <a href="/amp/jonah/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So he said to them, “I am a Hebrew, and I [reverently] fear and worship the LORD, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.” <a href="/csb/jonah/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He answered them, “I’m a Hebrew. I worship the LORD, the God of the heavens, who made the sea and the dry land.” <a href="/hcsb/jonah/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He answered them, &#8220I&#8217m a Hebrew. I worship Yahweh, the God of the heavens, who made the sea and the dry land.&#8221 <a href="/asv/jonah/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said unto them, I am a Hebrew; and I fear Jehovah, the God of heaven, who hath made the sea and the dry land. <a href="/cev/jonah/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jonah answered, "I'm a Hebrew, and I worship the LORD God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land." <a href="/erv/jonah/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said unto them, I am an Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, which hath made the sea and the dry land. <a href="/gwt/jonah/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jonah answered them, "I'm a Hebrew. I worship the LORD, the God of heaven. He is the God who made the sea and the land." <a href="/gnt/jonah/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> "I am a Hebrew," Jonah answered. "I worship the LORD, the God of heaven, who made land and sea." <a href="/isv/jonah/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> "I'm a Hebrew," he replied, "and I'm afraid of the LORD God of heaven, who made the sea—along with the dry land!" <a href="/msb/jonah/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?I am a Hebrew,? replied Jonah. ?I worship the LORD, the God of the heavens, who made the sea and the dry land.? <a href="/net/jonah/1.htm">NET Bible</a> He said to them, "I am a Hebrew! And I worship the LORD, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land." <a href="/nheb/jonah/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He said to them, "I am a Hebrew, and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, who has made the sea and the dry land." <a href="/wbt/jonah/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said to them, I am a Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, who hath made the sea and the dry land. <a href="/web/jonah/1.htm">World English Bible</a> He said to them, “I am a Hebrew, and I fear Yahweh, the God of heaven, who has made the sea and the dry land.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jonah/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he says to them, “I—a Hebrew, and I fear YHWH, God of the heavens, who made the sea and the dry land.” <a href="/ylt/jonah/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he saith unto them, 'A Hebrew I am, and Jehovah, God of the heavens, I am reverencing, who made the sea and the dry land.' <a href="/slt/jonah/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will say to them, I an Hebrew; and I feared Jehovah God of the heavens, who made the sea and the dry land.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jonah/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he said to them: I am a Hebrew, and I fear the Lord the God of heaven, who made both the sea and the dry land. <a href="/cpdv/jonah/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he said to them, “I am Hebrew, and I fear the Lord God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.” <a href="/nabre/jonah/1.htm">New American Bible</a> “I am a Hebrew,” he replied; “I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.” <a href="/nrsvce/jonah/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “I am a Hebrew,” he replied. “I worship the LORD, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jonah/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Jonah said to them, I am a Hebrew; and I worship the LORD the God of heaven, who has made the sea and the dry land. <a href="/hpbt/jonah/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Yonan said to them: ‘I am a Hebrew and I worship LORD JEHOVAH, the God of Heaven who made the sea and the dry land’<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jonah/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he said unto them: 'I am an Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, who hath made the sea and the dry land.' <a href="/sep/jonah/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he said to them, I am a servant of the Lord; and I worship the Lord God of heaven, who made the sea, and the dry land. <a href="/parallel/jonah/1-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lfTdDqEKJXA?start=97" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jonah/1.htm">The Great Storm</a> …8“Tell us now,” they demanded, “who is to blame for this calamity that is upon us? What is your occupation, and where have you come from? What is your country, and who are your people?” 9<a href="/hebrew/595.htm" title="595: ’ā·nō·ḵî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I.">“I am</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5680.htm" title="5680: ‘iḇ·rî (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps desc. of Eber, also another name for an Isr. Patronymic from Eber; an Eberite or descendant of Eber.">a Hebrew,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">replied Jonah.</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">“I</a> <a href="/hebrew/3373.htm" title="3373: yā·rê (Adj-ms) -- Fearing, reverent. From yare'; fearing; morally, reverent.">worship</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: haš·šā·ma·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">of the heavens,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">who</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">made</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3220.htm" title="3220: hay·yām (Art:: N-ms) -- A sea or large body of water; specifically, the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river.">the sea</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3004.htm" title="3004: hay·yab·bā·šāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Dry land, dry ground. From yabesh; dry ground.">and the dry land.”</a> 10Then the men were even more afraid and said to him, “What have you done?” The men knew that he was fleeing from the presence of the LORD, because he had told them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/1-1.htm">Genesis 1:1</a> In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. <a href="/psalms/146-6.htm">Psalm 146:6</a> the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He remains faithful forever. <a href="/acts/14-15.htm">Acts 14:15</a> “Men, why are you doing this? We too are only men, human like you. We are bringing you good news that you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made heaven and earth and sea and everything in them. <a href="/revelation/14-7.htm">Revelation 14:7</a> And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.” <a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Nehemiah 9:6</a> You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You. <a href="/jeremiah/10-11.htm">Jeremiah 10:11-12</a> Thus you are to tell them: “These gods, who have made neither the heavens nor the earth, will perish from this earth and from under these heavens.” / The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding. <a href="/exodus/20-11.htm">Exodus 20:11</a> For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth and the sea and all that is in them, but on the seventh day He rested. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and set it apart as holy. <a href="/isaiah/37-16.htm">Isaiah 37:16</a> “O LORD of Hosts, God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth. <a href="/acts/17-24.htm">Acts 17:24</a> The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands. <a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16</a> For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. <a href="/psalms/95-5.htm">Psalm 95:5</a> The sea is His, for He made it, and His hands formed the dry land. <a href="/psalms/121-2.htm">Psalm 121:2</a> My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. <a href="/2_kings/19-15.htm">2 Kings 19:15</a> And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD: “O LORD, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth. <a href="/isaiah/42-5.htm">Isaiah 42:5</a> This is what God the LORD says—He who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and its offspring, who gives breath to the people on it and life to those who walk in it: <a href="/romans/1-20.htm">Romans 1:20</a> For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said to them, I am an Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, which has made the sea and the dry land.I am.<a href="/genesis/14-13.htm">Genesis 14:13</a> And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew; for he dwelt in the plain of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol, and brother of Aner: and these were confederate with Abram.<a href="/genesis/39-14.htm">Genesis 39:14</a> That she called unto the men of her house, and spake unto them, saying, See, he hath brought in an Hebrew unto us to mock us; he came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice:<a href="/philippians/3-5.htm">Philippians 3:5</a> Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee;and I.<a href="/2_kings/17-25.htm">2 Kings 17:25,28,32-35</a> And so it was at the beginning of their dwelling there, that they feared not the LORD: therefore the LORD sent lions among them, which slew some of them… <a href="/job/1-9.htm">Job 1:9</a> Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought?<a href="/hosea/3-5.htm">Hosea 3:5</a> Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the LORD their God, and David their king; and shall fear the LORD and his goodness in the latter days.the Lord.<a href="/ezra/1-2.htm">Ezra 1:2</a> Thus saith Cyrus king of Persia, The LORD God of heaven hath given me all the kingdoms of the earth; and he hath charged me to build him an house at Jerusalem, which is in Judah.<a href="/ezra/5-11.htm">Ezra 5:11</a> And thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and build the house that was builded these many years ago, which a great king of Israel builded and set up.<a href="/ezra/7-12.htm">Ezra 7:12,13</a> Artaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect peace, and at such a time… which.<a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Nehemiah 9:6</a> Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee.<a href="/psalms/95-5.htm">Psalm 95:5,6</a> The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land… <a href="/psalms/146-5.htm">Psalm 146:5,6</a> Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/obadiah/1-18.htm">Dry</a> <a href="/amos/6-1.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/amos/9-6.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/amos/9-6.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-14.htm">Hebrew</a> <a href="/jonah/1-5.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/hosea/13-1.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/psalms/128-4.htm">Worshipper</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jonah/1-13.htm">Dry</a> <a href="/jonah/1-10.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/nahum/3-16.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/nahum/3-16.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/luke/23-38.htm">Hebrew</a> <a href="/jonah/1-11.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/micah/5-13.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/john/9-31.htm">Worshipper</a><div class="vheading2">Jonah 1</div>1. <a href="/jonah/1-1.htm">Jonah, sent to Nineveh, flees to Tarshish.</a> 4. <a href="/jonah/1-4.htm">He is betrayed by a great storm;</a> 11. <a href="/jonah/1-11.htm">thrown into the sea;</a> 17. <a href="/jonah/1-17.htm">and swallowed by a fish.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Jonah's identification as a Hebrew connects him to the covenant people of Israel, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The term "Hebrew" is often used in the Old Testament to distinguish Israelites from other nations (e.g., <a href="/genesis/14-13.htm">Genesis 14:13</a>). This declaration is significant as it highlights Jonah's ethnic and religious identity, which is central to the narrative. It also implies a sense of responsibility and accountability to God, who has chosen the Hebrews as His people (<a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6</a>)."I worship the LORD," The use of "LORD" in all capital letters indicates the divine name YHWH, the personal name of God revealed to Moses in <a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14</a>. Jonah's statement of worship signifies his acknowledgment of the one true God, distinguishing Him from the pagan gods worshiped by the sailors. This declaration is ironic, given Jonah's attempt to flee from God's presence, yet it underscores the monotheistic faith of Israel, which sets it apart from surrounding polytheistic cultures."the God of the heavens," Referring to God as "the God of the heavens" emphasizes His sovereignty and supreme authority over all creation. This title is used throughout Scripture to denote God's power and majesty (e.g., <a href="/psalms/136-26.htm">Psalm 136:26</a>). In the ancient Near Eastern context, where celestial bodies were often deified, this phrase asserts that YHWH is the Creator and ruler of the heavens, not subject to them."who made the sea and the dry land." This phrase affirms God's role as Creator, echoing the creation narrative in <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1</a>, where God separates the waters and forms the dry land. It highlights God's control over nature, a central theme in the book of Jonah, as seen in the storm and the great fish. The mention of both sea and land underscores God's omnipresence and omnipotence, countering Jonah's futile attempt to escape by sea. This acknowledgment of God's creative power is a reminder of His authority over all aspects of the world, reinforcing the futility of idolatry and the truth of God's sovereignty.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jonah.htm">Jonah</a> A prophet of God who is called to deliver a message to the city of Nineveh but initially flees from God's command. 2. <a href="/topical/s/sailors.htm">Sailors</a> The men aboard the ship with Jonah, who are caught in a violent storm and seek to understand the cause of their peril. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_sea.htm">The Sea</a> Represents the chaos and danger that ensues when Jonah attempts to flee from God's presence. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord,_the_god_of_heaven.htm">The LORD, the God of heaven</a> Jonah identifies Him as the Creator of the sea and dry land, emphasizing His sovereignty over all creation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_god's_sovereignty.htm">Acknowledging God's Sovereignty</a> Jonah's declaration in <a href="/jonah/1-9.htm">Jonah 1:9</a> reminds us of the importance of recognizing God's ultimate authority over all aspects of life. <a href="/topical/t/the_futility_of_running_from_god.htm">The Futility of Running from God</a> Jonah's attempt to flee serves as a cautionary tale about the impossibility of escaping God's presence and plans. <a href="/topical/w/witnessing_to_others.htm">Witnessing to Others</a> Even in his disobedience, Jonah's testimony about God impacts the sailors, showing that God can use us to witness to others in unexpected ways. <a href="/topical/f/fear_of_the_lord.htm">Fear of the Lord</a> The sailors' reaction to Jonah's words highlights the importance of having a reverent fear of God, which leads to wisdom and understanding. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_obedience.htm">Repentance and Obedience</a> Jonah's account encourages us to turn back to God in repentance and obedience, trusting in His mercy and grace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jonah_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jonah 1</a> <a href="/q/how_to_put_others_first.htm">What did John mean by 'Repent, Kingdom of Heaven near'?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_rahab_and_dragon_in_isaiah.htm">Isaiah 51:9 references the defeat of Rahab and the dragon. Is there any historical or archaeological evidence to clarify who or what these entities represent?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_let_satan_test_job.htm">Job 1:12 - How can a benevolent God allow Satan to inflict suffering on a blameless man as part of a wager?</a> <a href="/q/why_send_an_evil_spirit_in_judges_9_23.htm">Why would God send an evil spirit between Abimelech and the leaders of Shechem (Judges 9:23)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jonah/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) And he said . . .--"The emergency recalls Jonah to his true self. All the better part of his character now comes out. His conduct throughout the remainder of the chapter is dignified and manly, worthy of a servant and prophet of Jehovah" (Perowne).I am a Hebrew.--The original order is more striking, A Hebrew I. The LXX. read, "a servant of the Lord."Which hath made . . .--These words mark the great change that has already come upon the prophet. He feels now how futile it was to try to hide or fly from the Creator of all the universe. But he speaks also for the sake of the crew, who, though recognising the existence of Jehovah as the tribal God of Israel, had never realised His relation to themselves as Creator of the world in which they lived, and of the sea on which they sailed. The storm preached the omnipotence of God.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jonah/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. I am an Hebrew. This is the name used by foreigners in speaking of Israelites, or by Israelites in speaking of themselves to Gentiles (see <a href="/genesis/14-13.htm">Genesis 14:13</a>; <a href="/genesis/39-14.htm">Genesis 39:14</a>; <a href="/genesis/41-12.htm">Genesis 41:12</a>; <a href="/exodus/1-16.htm">Exodus 1:16</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/4-6.htm">1 Samuel 4:6</a>, for the former use; and for the latter, <a href="/genesis/40-15.htm">Genesis 40:15</a>; <a href="/exodus/2-7.htm">Exodus 2:7</a>; <a href="/exodus/3-18.htm">Exodus 3:18</a>). Convinced that God had miraculously pointed him out as the culprit on whose account the storm was sent, and goaded by the stings of conscience, Jonah loses all his previous indecision and spiritual stupor, and in a manly and straightforward way confesses the truth without disguise. The LXX., reading differently, renders, Δοῦλος Κυρίου εἰμὶ ἐγώ, "A servant of Jehovah am I." This makes a tautological statement with the next words, and leaves one of the sailors' questions unanswered. I fear the Lord. I worship, reverence (σέβομαι, Septuagint) Jehovah, who is not a local deity like the false gods whom you adore, but the Creator of heaven and earth, the Maker and Ruler of sea and dry land. So Abraham calls the Lord the God of heaven (<a href="/genesis/24-7.htm">Genesis 24:7</a>), and Daniel (<a href="/daniel/2-37.htm">Daniel 2:37, 44</a>) uses the same expression (comp. <a href="/psalms/96-5.htm">Psalm 96:5</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/10-11.htm">Jeremiah 10:11</a>). <a href="/commentaries/jonah/1-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“I am אָנֹ֑כִי (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> I a Hebrew,” עִבְרִ֣י (‘iḇ·rî) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5680.htm">Strong's 5680: </a> Hebrews -- perhaps descendant of Eber, also another name for an Israelite replied Jonah. וַיֹּ֥אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “I אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I worship יָרֵ֔א (yā·rê) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3373.htm">Strong's 3373: </a> Fearing, reverent the LORD, יְהוָ֞ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the God אֱלֹהֵ֤י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of the heavens, הַשָּׁמַ֙יִם֙ (haš·šā·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> Heaven, sky who אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that made עָשָׂ֥ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make the sea הַיָּ֖ם (hay·yām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3220.htm">Strong's 3220: </a> A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin and the dry land.” הַיַּבָּשָֽׁה׃ (hay·yab·bā·šāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> Dry land, dry ground <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jonah/1-9.htm">Jonah 1:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jonah/1-9.htm">Jonah 1:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jonah/1-9.htm">Jonah 1:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jonah/1-9.htm">Jonah 1:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jonah/1-9.htm">Jonah 1:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jonah/1-9.htm">Jonah 1:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jonah/1-9.htm">Jonah 1:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jonah/1-9.htm">Jonah 1:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jonah/1-9.htm">Jonah 1:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jonah/1-9.htm">Jonah 1:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jonah/1-9.htm">OT Prophets: Jonah 1:9 He said to them (Jon. 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