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Jonah 2:8

King James Version (KJV)

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Jonah 2:8

Verse 8 of 10

Scripture focus

They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.

Jonah 2:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jonah 2:8

Theological / Devotional

Lying vanities. Jonah contrasts his happy experience with the fate of those who worship idols (see Ps. 31:6).

Mercy. Heb. chesed (see Additional Note on Psalm 36). According to some, Jonah refers to the one true God Himself; according to others, he refers to God’s works of goodness and loving-kindness, which He reveals to all men (see Ps. 145:8, 9; Isa. 55:3; Acts 14:15-17).

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