Jonah 1:5
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King James Version (modern wording)
Then the seamen were afraid, and cried every man unto his god, and cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to lighten it of them. But Jonah was gone down into the sides of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep.
Jonah 1:5 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Then the mariners were afraid, and cried every man unto his god; and they cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to lighten it unto them. But Jonah was gone down into the innermost parts of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep.
Jonah 1:5 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
The sailors were afraid, and each cried out to his own god. And they threw the ship’s cargo into the sea to lighten the load. But Jonah had gone down to the lowest part of the vessel, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep.
Jonah 1:5 (BSB)
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What does Jonah 1:5 say?
Jonah 1:5 in modern King James wording reads: "Then the seamen were afraid, and cried every man unto his god, and cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to lighten it of them. But Jonah was gone down into the sides of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep."
Where is Jonah 1:5 found in the Bible?
Jonah 1:5 is verse 5 of chapter 1 of the book of Jonah, in the Old Testament. Jonah has 4 chapters.
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