What does Jonah 2:8 mean?

Jonah 2:8 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Jonah 2:8 today?

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Jonah 2:8 Meaning

They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.

Context Explained

6I went down to the bottoms of the mountains; the earth with her bars was about me for ever: yet hast thou brought up my life from corruption, O LORD my God.

7When my soul fainted within me I remembered the LORD: and my prayer came in unto thee, into thine holy temple.

8They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.

9But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.

10And the LORD spake unto the fish, and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land.

Key Themes

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Source: Jonah 2:8