Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He answered, “I am a Hebrew and I worship the LORD, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.” New Living Translation Jonah answered, “I am a Hebrew, and I worship the LORD, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the land.” English Standard Version And 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.” Berean Standard Bible “I am a Hebrew,” replied Jonah. “I worship the LORD, the God of the heavens, who made the sea and the dry land.” King James Bible 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. New King James Version 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.” New American Standard Bible 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.” NASB 1995 He said to them, “I am a Hebrew, and I fear the LORD God of heaven who made the sea and the dry land.” NASB 1977 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.” Legacy Standard Bible 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.” Amplified Bible 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.” Christian Standard Bible He answered them, “I’m a Hebrew. I worship the LORD, the God of the heavens, who made the sea and the dry land.” Holman Christian Standard Bible He answered them, “I’m a Hebrew. I worship Yahweh, the God of the heavens, who made the sea and the dry land.” American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version Jonah answered, "I'm a Hebrew, and I worship the LORD God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land." English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation 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." Good News Translation "I am a Hebrew," Jonah answered. "I worship the LORD, the God of heaven, who made land and sea." International Standard Version "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!" Majority Standard Bible “I am a Hebrew,” replied Jonah. “I worship the LORD, the God of the heavens, who made the sea and the dry land.” NET Bible 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." New Heart English Bible 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." Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible 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.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he says to them, “I—a Hebrew, and I fear YHWH, God of the heavens, who made the sea and the dry land.” Young's Literal Translation 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.' Smith's Literal Translation 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. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd 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. Catholic Public Domain Version And he said to them, “I am Hebrew, and I fear the Lord God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.” New American Bible “I am a Hebrew,” he replied; “I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.” New Revised Standard Version “I am a Hebrew,” he replied. “I worship the LORD, the God of heaven, who made the sea and the dry land.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd 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. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated 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’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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.' Brenton Septuagint Translation 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. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Great Storm…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“I am a Hebrew,” replied Jonah. “I worship the LORD, the God of the heavens, who made the sea and the dry land.” 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.… Cross References Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Psalm 146:6 the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He remains faithful forever. Acts 14:15 “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. Revelation 14:7 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.” Nehemiah 9:6 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. Jeremiah 10:11-12 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. Exodus 20:11 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. Isaiah 37:16 “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. Acts 17:24 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. Colossians 1:16 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. Psalm 95:5 The sea is His, for He made it, and His hands formed the dry land. Psalm 121:2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. 2 Kings 19:15 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. Isaiah 42:5 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: Romans 1:20 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. Treasury of Scripture 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. Genesis 14:13 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. Genesis 39:14 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: Philippians 3:5 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. 2 Kings 17:25,28,32-35 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… Job 1:9 Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought? Hosea 3:5 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. Ezra 1:2 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. Ezra 5:11 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. Ezra 7:12,13 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. Nehemiah 9:6 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. Psalm 95:5,6 The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land… Psalm 146:5,6 Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God: … Jump to Previous Dry Fear Heaven Heavens Hebrew Sea Worship WorshipperJump to Next Dry Fear Heaven Heavens Hebrew Sea Worship WorshipperJonah 1 1. Jonah, sent to Nineveh, flees to Tarshish.4. He is betrayed by a great storm; 11. thrown into the sea; 17. and swallowed by a fish. I am a Hebrew The phrase "I am a Hebrew" is a declaration of identity and faith. The term "Hebrew" (Hebrew: עִבְרִי, Ivri) is significant as it connects Jonah to the covenant people of God, the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Historically, the Hebrews were known as the people who crossed over, possibly referring to Abraham's crossing of the Euphrates River. This identity is not just ethnic but deeply spiritual, signifying Jonah's belonging to the chosen people who have a unique relationship with Yahweh, the one true God. In the context of Jonah's story, this declaration is a reminder of his calling and the responsibilities that come with being part of God's covenant community. and I worship the LORD the God of the heavens who made the sea and the dry land 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. 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 Genesis 14:13; Genesis 39:14; Genesis 41:12; Exodus 1:16; 1 Samuel 4:6, for the former use; and for the latter, Genesis 40:15; Exodus 2:7; Exodus 3:18). 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 (Genesis 24:7), and Daniel (Daniel 2:37, 44) uses the same expression (comp. Psalm 96:5; Jeremiah 10:11).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “I amאָנֹ֑כִי (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I a Hebrew,” עִבְרִ֣י (‘iḇ·rî) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5680: 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 Strong's 559: To utter, say “I אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I worship יָרֵ֔א (yā·rê) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3373: Fearing, reverent the LORD, יְהוָ֞ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the God אֱלֹהֵ֤י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of the heavens, הַשָּׁמַ֙יִם֙ (haš·šā·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky who אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that made עָשָׂ֥ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make the sea הַיָּ֖ם (hay·yām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin and the dry land.” הַיַּבָּשָֽׁה׃ (hay·yab·bā·šāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3004: Dry land, dry ground Links Jonah 1:9 NIVJonah 1:9 NLT Jonah 1:9 ESV Jonah 1:9 NASB Jonah 1:9 KJV Jonah 1:9 BibleApps.com Jonah 1:9 Biblia Paralela Jonah 1:9 Chinese Bible Jonah 1:9 French Bible Jonah 1:9 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jonah 1:9 He said to them (Jon. 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