What does Jonah 2:1 mean?

Jonah 2:1 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Jonah 2:1 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish's belly,

1Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish's belly,

2And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice.

3For thou hadst cast me into the deep, in the midst of the seas; and the floods compassed me about: all thy billows and thy waves passed over me.

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