New International Version Then they took Jonah and threw him overboard, and the raging sea grew calm. New Living Translation Then the sailors picked Jonah up and threw him into the raging sea, and the storm stopped at once! English Standard Version So they picked up Jonah and hurled him into the sea, and the sea ceased from its raging. Berean Standard Bible Then they picked up Jonah and cast him into the sea, and the raging sea grew calm. Berean Literal Bible And they picked up Jonah, and they cast him into the sea, and the sea stood from its raging. King James Bible So they took up Jonah, and cast him forth into the sea: and the sea ceased from her raging. New King James Version So they picked up Jonah and threw him into the sea, and the sea ceased from its raging. New American Standard Bible So they picked up Jonah and hurled him into the sea, and the sea stopped its raging. NASB 1995 So they picked up Jonah, threw him into the sea, and the sea stopped its raging. NASB 1977 So they picked up Jonah, threw him into the sea, and the sea stopped its raging. Legacy Standard Bible So they lifted Jonah up and hurled him into the sea, and the sea stood still from its raging. Amplified Bible So they picked up Jonah and threw him into the sea, and the sea stopped its raging. Berean Annotated Bible Then they picked up Jonah (dove) and cast him into the sea, and the raging sea grew calm. Christian Standard Bible Then they picked up Jonah and threw him into the sea, and the sea stopped its raging. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then they picked up Jonah and threw him into the sea, and the sea stopped its raging. American Standard Version So they took up Jonah, and cast him forth into the sea; and the sea ceased from its raging. Contemporary English Version Then they threw Jonah overboard, and the sea calmed down. English Revised Version So they took up Jonah, and cast him forth into the sea: and the sea ceased from her raging. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then they took Jonah and threw him overboard, and the sea became calm. Good News Translation Then they picked Jonah up and threw him into the sea, and it calmed down at once. International Standard Version So they picked up Jonah and tossed him into the sea, and the sea stopped raging. NET Bible So they picked Jonah up and threw him into the sea, and the sea stopped raging. New Heart English Bible So they took up Jonah, and threw him into the sea; and the sea ceased its raging. Webster's Bible Translation So they took Jonah, and cast him into the sea: and the sea ceased from her raging. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen they picked up Jonah and cast him into the sea, and the raging sea grew calm. World English Bible So they took up Jonah and threw him into the sea; and the sea ceased its raging. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they lift up Jonah, and cast him into the sea, and the sea ceases from its raging; Berean Literal Bible And they picked up Jonah, and they cast him into the sea, and the sea stood from its raging. Young's Literal Translation And they lift up Jonah, and cast him into the sea, and the sea ceaseth from its raging; Smith's Literal Translation And they will lift up Jonah and cast him down into the sea: and the sea will stand from its foam. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they took Jonas, and cast him into the sea, and the sea ceased from raging. Catholic Public Domain Version And they took Jonah and cast him into the sea. And the sea was stilled from its fury. New American Bible Then they picked up Jonah and hurled him into the sea, and the sea stopped raging. New Revised Standard Version So they picked Jonah up and threw him into the sea; and the sea ceased from its raging. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo they took up Jonah and cast him forth into the sea; and the sea ceased from its raging. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they picked up Yonan and they threw him into the sea, and the sea was calmed from its storms OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So they took up Jonah, and cast him forth into the sea; and the sea ceased from its raging. Brenton Septuagint Translation So they took Jonas, and cast him out into the sea: and the sea ceased from its raging. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jonah Cast Into the Sea and Swallowed…14So they cried out to the LORD: “Please, O LORD, do not let us perish on account of this man’s life! Do not charge us with innocent blood! For You, O LORD, have done as You pleased.” 15At this, they picked up Jonah and cast him into the sea, and the raging sea grew calm. 16Then the men feared the LORD greatly, and they offered a sacrifice to the LORD and made vows to Him.… Cross References Then they picked up Jonah Genesis 37:28 So when the Midianite traders passed by, his brothers pulled Joseph out of the pit and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt. John 19:16 Then Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified, and the soldiers took Him away. Luke 22:54 Then they seized Jesus, led Him away, and took Him into the house of the high priest. And Peter followed at a distance. and cast him into the sea, Exodus 15:4-5 Pharaoh’s chariots and army He has cast into the sea; the finest of his officers are drowned in the Red Sea. / The depths have covered them; they sank there like a stone. Nehemiah 9:11 You divided the sea before them, and they crossed through it on dry ground. You hurled their pursuers into the depths like a stone into raging waters. Psalm 106:11 The waters covered their foes; not one of them remained. and the raging sea grew calm. Psalm 107:29 He calmed the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed. Mark 4:39 Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm. Luke 8:24 The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm. Matthew 12:40 For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. Acts 27:18-20 We were tossed so violently that the next day the men began to jettison the cargo. / On the third day, they threw the ship’s tackle overboard with their own hands. / When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the great storm continued to batter us, we abandoned all hope of being saved. Psalm 107:28-30 Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He brought them out of their distress. / He calmed the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea were hushed. / They rejoiced in the silence, and He guided them to the harbor they desired. Matthew 8:26-27 “You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. / The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!” John 1:4-5 In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. / The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. 2 Corinthians 1:9-10 Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead. / He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, Treasury of Scripture So they look up Jonah, and cast him forth into the sea: and the sea ceased from her raging. they. Joshua 7:24-26 And Joshua, and all Israel with him, took Achan the son of Zerah, and the silver, and the garment, and the wedge of gold, and his sons, and his daughters, and his oxen, and his asses, and his sheep, and his tent, and all that he had: and they brought them unto the valley of Achor… 2 Samuel 21:8,9 But the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, whom she bare unto Saul, Armoni and Mephibosheth; and the five sons of Michal the daughter of Saul, whom she brought up for Adriel the son of Barzillai the Meholathite: … and the. Psalm 89:9 Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them. Psalm 93:3,4 The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves… Psalm 107:29 He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. ceased. Jump to Previous Angry Calm Cast Ceased Ceaseth Forth Grew Jonah Longer Overboard Picked Raging Sea Stopped ThrewJump to Next Angry Calm Cast Ceased Ceaseth Forth Grew Jonah Longer Overboard Picked Raging Sea Stopped ThrewJonah 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. Then they picked up Jonah Having exhausted every other option, the sailors act on Jonah’s own instruction. Though reluctant to harm him, they recognize that his flight from the Lord has brought the storm upon them. Jonah accepts that he is responsible for the danger facing the ship and its crew. Gen 37:28 So when the Midianite traders passed by, his brothers… and cast him into the sea, The sailors commit Jonah to the sea, placing his fate in God’s hands. What appears to be judgment also becomes the means by which God preserves both Jonah and the sailors. Exo 15:4-5 Pharaoh’s chariots and army He has cast into the sea;… and the raging sea grew calm. The storm ends immediately, showing that the sea was under God’s command. The sailors witness the Lord’s power over creation and learn that He is not limited to Israel or the land. Psa 107:29 He calmed the storm to a whisper, and the waves of the sea… Persons / Places / Events 1. JonahA prophet of God who was called to deliver a message to Nineveh but initially fled from God's command. 2. Sailors The crew on the ship bound for Tarshish, who were caught in a storm due to Jonah's disobedience. 3. The Sea Represents the natural world under God's control, which becomes calm after Jonah is thrown overboard. 4. The Storm A divine intervention sent by God to redirect Jonah and demonstrate His power and sovereignty. 5. Tarshish The destination Jonah chose in his attempt to flee from God's presence, symbolizing disobedience and avoidance. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over NatureThe calming of the sea demonstrates God's ultimate control over creation. We can trust in His power in the midst of life's storms. Consequences of Disobedience Jonah's disobedience led to turmoil not only for himself but also for those around him. Our actions can have far-reaching effects on others. Repentance and Obedience The sailors' actions reflect a turning point, as they obeyed the divine will by throwing Jonah overboard. True repentance involves aligning our actions with God's commands. God's Mercy and Grace Despite Jonah's initial disobedience, God provides a way for him to fulfill his mission. God's grace is available even when we stray from His path. The Role of Intercession The sailors' prayers and actions show the importance of seeking divine intervention in times of crisis. We are encouraged to intercede for others and seek God's guidance. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jonah 1:15?2. How does Jonah 1:15 illustrate God's control over nature and circumstances? 3. What can we learn about obedience from the sailors' actions in Jonah 1:15? 4. How does Jonah 1:15 connect to Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4:39? 5. In what ways can we trust God during life's storms, as seen in Jonah 1:15? 6. How does Jonah 1:15 encourage us to surrender our plans to God's will? 7. Why did the sailors throw Jonah into the sea in Jonah 1:15? 8. Does Jonah 1:15 suggest God controls nature to fulfill His purposes? 9. How does Jonah 1:15 reflect on human responsibility and divine intervention? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jonah 1? (15) Raging.--Comp. maris ira, Ovid. Met. i. 330; iratum mare, Hor. Epod. ii.57. "At whose burden The angered ocean foams." SHAKESPEARE: Ant. and Cleop. Verse 15. - They took up, with a certain reverence. Ceased from her raging; literally, stood from its anger; Septuagint, ἔστη ἐκ τοῦ σάλου αὐτῆς, "stood from its tossing." The sudden cessation of the storm showed that it had been sent on Jonah's account, and that the crew had not sinned by executing the sentence upon him. Usually it takes some time for the swell to cease after the wind has sunk: here there was suddenly a great calm (Matthew 8:26). Jonah 1:15 shows how God orchestrates events to confront sin, protect the innocent, and reveal His power. The sailors’ act of throwing Jonah overboard reflects reluctant yet necessary obedience; Jonah’s descent into the sea prefigures substitutionary sacrifice; and the immediate calm confirms God’s sovereignty and mercy. Together these moments call us to trust God’s commands, deal decisively with rebellion, and rest in the peace that follows wholehearted submission to Him.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew At this, they picked upוַיִּשְׂאוּ֙ (way·yiś·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take Jonah יוֹנָ֔ה (yō·w·nāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3124: Jonah -- an Israelite prophet and threw וַיְטִלֻ֖הוּ (way·ṭi·lu·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 2904: To pitch over, reel, to cast down, out him into אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the sea, הַיָּ֑ם (hay·yām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin and the raging מִזַּעְפּֽוֹ׃ (miz·za‘·pōw) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2197: A storming, raging, rage sea הַיָּ֖ם (hay·yām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin grew calm. וַיַּעֲמֹ֥ד (way·ya·‘ă·mōḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations Additonal Resources Jonah 1:15 Blue Letter BibleJonah 1:15 Bible Gateway Jonah 1:15 Bible.com Jonah 1:15 NIV |
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