Jonah 2:9
New International Version
But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. I will say, ‘Salvation comes from the LORD.’”

New Living Translation
But I will offer sacrifices to you with songs of praise, and I will fulfill all my vows. For my salvation comes from the LORD alone.”

English Standard Version
But I with the voice of thanksgiving will sacrifice to you; what I have vowed I will pay. Salvation belongs to the LORD!”

Berean Standard Bible
But I, with the voice of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to You. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the LORD!”

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

New King James Version
But I will sacrifice to You With the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay what I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.”

New American Standard Bible
But I will sacrifice to You With a voice of thanksgiving. That which I have vowed I will pay. Salvation is from the LORD.”

NASB 1995
But I will sacrifice to You With the voice of thanksgiving. That which I have vowed I will pay. Salvation is from the LORD.”

NASB 1977
But I will sacrifice to Thee With the voice of thanksgiving. That which I have vowed I will pay. Salvation is from the LORD.”

Legacy Standard Bible
But as for me, I will sacrifice to You With the voice of thanksgiving. That which I have vowed I will pay. Salvation belongs to Yahweh.”

Amplified Bible
“But [as for me], I will sacrifice to You With the voice of thanksgiving; I shall pay that which I have vowed. Salvation is from the LORD!”

Christian Standard Bible
but as for me, I will sacrifice to you with a voice of thanksgiving. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation belongs to the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
but as for me, I will sacrifice to You with a voice of thanksgiving. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the LORD!

American Standard Version
But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that which I have vowed. Salvation is of Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
But with shouts of praise, I will offer a sacrifice to you, my LORD. I will keep my promise, because you are the one with power to save.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But I will sacrifice to you with songs of thanksgiving. I will keep my vow. Victory belongs to the LORD!"

Good News Translation
But I will sing praises to you; I will offer you a sacrifice and do what I have promised. Salvation comes from the LORD!"

International Standard Version
But as for me, with a voice of thanksgiving I will sacrifice to you; what I have vowed I will pay. Deliverance is the LORD's!"

Majority Standard Bible
But I, with the voice of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to You. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the LORD!?

NET Bible
But as for me, I promise to offer a sacrifice to you with a public declaration of praise; I will surely do what I have promised. Salvation belongs to the LORD!"

New Heart English Bible
But I will sacrifice to you with the voice of thanksgiving. I will pay that which I have vowed. Salvation belongs to the LORD."

Webster's Bible Translation
But I will sacrifice to thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that which I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.

World English Bible
But I will sacrifice to you with the voice of thanksgiving. I will pay that which I have vowed. Salvation belongs to Yahweh.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And I—with a voice of thanksgiving—I sacrifice to You, "" That which I have vowed I complete, "" Salvation [is] of YHWH.”

Young's Literal Translation
And I -- with a voice of thanksgiving -- I sacrifice to Thee, That which I have vowed I complete, Salvation is of Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
And I will sacrifice to thee with the voice of praise; what I vowed I will requite. Salvation is to Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But I with the voice of praise will sacrifice to thee: I will pay whatsoever I have vowed for my salvation to the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But I, with a voice of praise, will sacrifice to you. I will repay whatever I have vowed to the Lord, because of my salvation.”

New American Bible
But I, with thankful voice, will sacrifice to you; What I have vowed I will pay: deliverance is from the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
But I with the voice of thanksgiving will sacrifice to you; what I have vowed I will pay. Deliverance belongs to the LORD!”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But I will sacrifice to thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay the things that I have vowed, as a reward for the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
But I shall offer to you with a voice of thanksgiving and anything that I have vowed; I shall accomplish payment to LORD JEHOVAH!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
But I will sacrifice unto Thee With the voice of thanksgiving; That which I have vowed I will pay. Salvation is of the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But I will sacrifice to thee with the voice of praise and thanksgiving: all that I have vowed I will pay to thee, the Lord of my salvation.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jonah's Prayer
8Those who cling to worthless idols forsake His loving devotion. 9But I, with the voice of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to You. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the LORD!” 10And the LORD commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land.…

Cross References
Psalm 3:8
Salvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah

Psalm 50:14-15
Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High. / Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”

Psalm 116:17-18
I will offer to You a sacrifice of thanksgiving and call on the name of the LORD. / I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people,

Hosea 14:2
Bring your confessions and return to the LORD. Say to Him: “Take away all our iniquity and receive us graciously, that we may present the fruit of our lips.

Psalm 107:22
Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing.

Psalm 66:13-14
I will enter Your house with burnt offerings; I will fulfill my vows to You— / the vows that my lips promised and my mouth spoke in my distress.

Psalm 118:21
I will give You thanks, for You have answered me, and You have become my salvation.

Psalm 56:12-13
Your vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You. / For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.

Romans 10:13
for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

Acts 2:21
And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’

Joel 2:32
And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the LORD has promised, among the remnant called by the LORD.

Psalm 37:39
The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble.

Psalm 62:1
For the choirmaster. According to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. In God alone my soul finds rest; my salvation comes from Him.

Psalm 18:46
The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may the God of my salvation be exalted—

Psalm 42:5
Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him for the salvation of His presence.


Treasury of Scripture

But I will sacrifice to you with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.

I will sacrifice.

Genesis 35:3
And let us arise, and go up to Bethel; and I will make there an altar unto God, who answered me in the day of my distress, and was with me in the way which I went.

Psalm 50:14,23
Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High: …

Psalm 66:13-15
I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows, …

I will pay.

Deuteronomy 23:18
Thou shalt not bring the hire of a whore, or the price of a dog, into the house of the LORD thy God for any vow: for even both these are abomination unto the LORD thy God.

2 Samuel 15:7
And it came to pass after forty years, that Absalom said unto the king, I pray thee, let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed unto the LORD, in Hebron.

Job 22:27
Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows.

Salvation.

Psalm 3:8
Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

Psalm 37:39,40
But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble…

Psalm 68:20
He that is our God is the God of salvation; and unto GOD the Lord belong the issues from death.

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Jonah 2
1. The prayer of Jonah.
10. He is delivered out of the belly of the fish.














But I
This phrase marks a pivotal transition in Jonah's prayer. The Hebrew word for "I" is "אָנֹכִי" (anokhi), emphasizing Jonah's personal commitment and responsibility. It signifies a shift from his previous despair to a declaration of faith and intention. In the context of the narrative, Jonah is acknowledging his own role and agency in the situation, setting the stage for his vow to God.

with the voice of thanksgiving
The Hebrew word for "thanksgiving" is "תּוֹדָה" (todah), which implies a confession of praise and gratitude. This phrase indicates Jonah's recognition of God's mercy and deliverance, even before it has fully manifested. Historically, thanksgiving was an integral part of Hebrew worship, often associated with sacrifices and offerings. Jonah's use of "voice" suggests a verbal, public declaration, underscoring the importance of expressing gratitude to God openly.

will sacrifice to You
The act of sacrifice in the Hebrew context, "זָבַח" (zabach), was a central element of worship, symbolizing atonement, dedication, and thanksgiving. Jonah's vow to sacrifice reflects a return to covenantal faithfulness and a desire to honor God with tangible acts of worship. This commitment is significant, given Jonah's previous disobedience, and highlights the transformative power of repentance and divine grace.

I will fulfill
The Hebrew root "שָׁלַם" (shalam) means to complete or make whole. Jonah's promise to fulfill his vows indicates a resolve to restore his relationship with God and adhere to his prophetic calling. This phrase underscores the importance of integrity and faithfulness in one's spiritual journey, as well as the necessity of following through on commitments made to God.

what I have vowed
Vows, or "נֶדֶר" (neder) in Hebrew, were solemn promises made to God, often in times of distress, with the expectation of divine intervention. Jonah's reference to his vows suggests a prior commitment to God, possibly related to his prophetic mission. By reaffirming his vows, Jonah acknowledges his dependence on God and his willingness to submit to God's will, a crucial step in his spiritual renewal.

Salvation belongs to the LORD!
This powerful declaration, "יְשׁוּעָה לַיהוָה" (yeshuah laYHWH), encapsulates the central theme of the Book of Jonah: God's sovereignty and mercy in delivering His people. The term "salvation" implies deliverance, rescue, and victory, all of which are attributed solely to the LORD. This statement serves as a theological affirmation of God's ultimate authority and grace, reminding readers that true salvation is found only in Him. Historically, this proclamation would resonate deeply with the Israelites, reinforcing their understanding of God as their Redeemer and Protector.

(9) But I will.--The prophet, however, is not among such. He has sinned, but is still a member of the covenant people, and by sacrifice can be formally restored to that favour which repentance has regained.

Salvation is of the Lord.--Or, Deliverance is Jehovah's. (Comp. Psalm 3:8.)

Verse 9. - But I - who know better than idolaters, and who have learned a new lesson of trust in God - I will sacrifice. Pusey notes that the Hebrew denotes rather, "I fain would sacrifice," as it depended, not on him, but on God, whether he was able to worship again in the Holy Land. His sacrifice of thanksgiving (Leviticus 7:12, etc.) should be offered with prayer and praise (Psalm 42:5). That which I have vowed (Psalm 1:14; 66:13). Salvation is of the Lord. This is the conclusion to which his trial has brought him, the moral of the whole canticle (Psalm 3:8; Psalm 118:14, 21; Revelation 7:10). The LXX. and the Vulgate join this clause to the preceding, thus: "That which I have vowed I will pay to the Lord for my salvation." This is tame, and not in strict accordance with the Hebrew.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But I,
וַאֲנִ֗י (wa·’ă·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

with the voice
בְּק֤וֹל (bə·qō·wl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

of thanksgiving,
תּוֹדָה֙ (tō·w·ḏāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8426: An extension of the hand, avowal, adoration, a choir of worshippers

will sacrifice
אֶזְבְּחָה־ (’ez·bə·ḥāh-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 2076: To slaughter for sacrifice

to You.
לָּ֔ךְ (lāḵ)
Preposition | second person feminine singular
Strong's Hebrew

I will fulfill
אֲשַׁלֵּ֑מָה (’ă·šal·lê·māh)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 7999: To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate

what
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

I have vowed.
נָדַ֖רְתִּי (nā·ḏar·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5087: To promise

Salvation
יְשׁוּעָ֖תָה (yə·šū·‘ā·ṯāh)
Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3444: Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity

is from the LORD!”
לַיהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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