Jonah 1:16 Meaning
Then the men feared the LORD exceedingly, and offered a sacrifice unto the LORD, and made vows.
Context Explained
14Wherefore they cried unto the LORD, and said, We beseech thee, O LORD, we beseech thee, let us not perish for this man's life, and lay not upon us innocent blood: for thou, O LORD, hast done as it pleased thee.
15So they took up Jonah, and cast him forth into the sea: and the sea ceased from her raging.
16Then the men feared the LORD exceedingly, and offered a sacrifice unto the LORD, and made vows.
17Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Hebrews 13:15
The act of offering sacrifices to God reflects the New Testament call to offer praises as sacrifices.
Source: Jonah 1:16