Jonah 2:1-2 Jonah Chapter 2

1 Jonah’s Prayer
From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God.

2 He said:
“In my distress I called to the Lord,
and he answered me.
From the depths of the grave I called for help,
and you listened to my cry.

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Meaning of Jonah 2:1-2

Jonah 2:1 illustrates a poignant moment of repentance and divine communication. From the belly of the fish, Jonah's earnest prayer signifies an unyielding faith even in dire circumstances. This scene reminds us of God's readiness to hear and respond when we earnestly seek Him, no matter our predicament.

Cross References for Jonah 2:1-2

Psalms 50:15 - and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.” Click to read the verse Psalms 50:15 Click to read the verse Psalms 50:15

Psalms 91:15 - He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him ... Click to read the verse Psalms 91:15 Click to read the verse Psalms 91:15

Psalms 130:1-2 - Psalm 130 A song of ascents. Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord; Click to read the verse Psalms 130:1-2 Click to read the verse Psalms 130:1-2

Isaiah 26:16 - Lord, they came to you in their distress; when you disciplined them, they could barely whisper ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 26:16 Click to read the verse Isaiah 26:16

James 5:13 - The Prayer of Faith Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing... Click to read the verse James 5:13 Click to read the verse James 5:13

Job 13:15 - Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face. Click to read the verse Job 13:15 Click to read the verse Job 13:15

2 Chronicles 33:11-13 - So the Lord brought against them the army commanders of the king of Assyria, who took Manasseh ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 33:11-13 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 33:11-13

Hosea 5:15-3 - Then I will go back to my place until they admit their guilt. And they will seek my face; in th... Click to read the verse Hosea 5:15-3 Click to read the verse Hosea 5:15-3

Lamentations 3:53-56 - They tried to end my life in a pit and threw stones at me; Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:53-56 Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:53-56

Acts 16:24-25 - Upon receiving such orders, he put them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks. Click to read the verse Acts 16:24-25 Click to read the verse Acts 16:24-25