Jonah 4:8
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King James Version (modern wording)
And it came to pass, when the sun did arise, that God prepared a vehement east wind; and the sun beat upon the head of Jonah, that he fainted, and wished in himself to die, and said, It is better for me to die than to live.
Jonah 4:8 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when the sun arose, that God prepared a sultry east wind; and the sun beat upon the head of Jonah, that he fainted, and requested for himself that he might die, and said, It is better for me to die than to live.
Jonah 4:8 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
As the sun was rising, God appointed a scorching east wind, and the sun beat down on Jonah’s head so that he grew faint and wished to die, saying, “It is better for me to die than to live.”
Jonah 4:8 (BSB)
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What does Jonah 4:8 say?
Jonah 4:8 in modern King James wording reads: "And it came to pass, when the sun did arise, that God prepared a vehement east wind; and the sun beat upon the head of Jonah, that he fainted, and wished in himself to die, and said, It is better for me to die than to live."
Where is Jonah 4:8 found in the Bible?
Jonah 4:8 is verse 8 of chapter 4 of the book of Jonah, in the Old Testament. Jonah has 4 chapters.
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