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Jonas, 2

1. O Senhor fez que ali se encontrasse um grande peixe para engolir Jonas, e este esteve três dias e três noites no ventre do peixe.*

1. Ma il Signore dispose che un grosso pesce inghiottisse Giona; Giona restò nel ventre del pesce tre giorni e tre notti.

2. Do fundo das entranhas do peixe, Jonas fez esta prece ao Senhor, seu Deus:

2. Dal ventre del pesce Giona pregò il Signore suo Dio

3. Em minha aflição, invoquei o Senhor, e ele ouviu-me. Do meio da morada dos mortos, clamei a vós, e ouvistes minha voz.

3. e disse: ed egli mi ha esaudito; dal profondo degli inferi ho gridato e tu hai ascoltato la mia voce.

4. Lançastes-me no abismo, no meio das águas e as ondas me envolviam. Todas as vossas vagas e todas as vossas ondas passavam sobre mim.

4. Mi hai gettato nell'abisso, nel cuore del mare e le correnti mi hanno circondato; tutti i tuoi flutti e le tue onde sono passati sopra di me.

5. E eu já dizia: fui rejeitado de diante de vossos olhos. Acaso me será dado ainda rever vosso santo templo?!

5. Io dicevo: Sono scacciato lontano dai tuoi occhi; eppure tornerò a guardare il tuo santo tempio.

6. As águas envolviam-me até a garganta, o abismo me cercava. As algas envolviam-me a cabeça.

6. Le acque mi hanno sommerso fino alla gola, l'abisso mi ha avvolto, l'alga si è avvinta al mio capo.

7. Eu tinha descido até as raízes das montanhas, até a terra cujos ferrolhos eternos se fecharam sobre mim.

7. Sono sceso alle radici dei monti, la terra ha chiuso le sue spranghe dietro a me per sempre. Ma tu hai fatto risalire dalla fossa la mia vita, Signore mio Dio.

8. Quando desfalecia a minha vida, pensei no Senhor; minha oração chegou a vós, no vosso santo templo.

8. Quando in me sentivo venir meno la vita, ho ricordato il Signore. La mia preghiera è giunta fino a te, fino alla tua santa dimora.

9. Os que servem a ídolos vãos abandonam a fonte das graças.

9. Quelli che onorano vane nullità abbandonano il loro amore.

10. Eu, porém, oferecerei um sacrifício com cânticos de louvor, e cumprirei o voto que fiz. Do Senhor vem a salvação.

10. Ma io con voce di lode offrirò a te un sacrificio e adempirò il voto che ho fatto; la salvezza viene dal Signore».

11. Então, o Senhor ordenou ao peixe, e este vomitou Jonas na praia.

11. E il Signore comandò al pesce ed esso rigettò Giona sull'asciutto.


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Footnotes:

2:1-2 - Inside the great fish, Jonah cries out to God in prayer. This moment of repentance and prayer reflects the power of prayer in times of distress, and God's willingness to hear those who repent (see also Psalm 34:17 and 1 John 1:9).

2:3-6 - Jonah describes his affliction in the belly of the fish, acknowledging that God saved him from imminent death. This demonstrates God's mercy, which, even in the face of disobedience, extends salvation and the chance for reconciliation (see also Psalm 40:2-3 and 2 Peter 3:9).

2:7-9 - Jonah promises to worship and offer sacrifices to God. This commitment reflects the importance of genuine repentance and sincere worship after divine salvation. Repentance brings transformation and a new direction in life (see also 1 John 1:9 and Hebrews 13:15).

02:10 - God commands the fish to vomit Jonah onto dry land. This act symbolizes the new beginning God offers after repentance, showing that He gives a second chance to those who turn to Him (see also Isaiah 55:7 and John 3:16).

Verses related to Jonas, 2:

Jonah chapter 2 presents the prophet's prayer in the belly of the fish. How does adversity lead Jonah back to God? This poetic text recounts Jonah's anguish and pleading in his underwater confinement. The chapter reveals the prophet's inner transformation, moving from rebellion to submission. Jonah 2 highlights themes of repentance, divine mercy, and the effectiveness of sincere prayer. Reflect with us on five biblical passages that correlate with the themes of repentance and liberation expressed in this moving chapter.

Psalms 120:1: "In my anguish I cried out to the Lord, and he answered me." - This psalm reflects Jonah's prayer from the belly of the fish, expressing anguish and trust in God.

Lamentations 3:55-56: "I called upon your name, Lord, from the depths of the pit. You heard my plea: 'Do not close your ears to my cry for relief!'" - These words of Jeremiah echo Jonah's prayer from the belly of the fish.

Psalms 69:1-2: "Save me, O God! The waters rose up to my neck. I sink into the deep mud, where there is no firm footing. I entered deep water; the currents drag me." - This psalm uses watery imagery to describe distress, similar to Jonah's experience.

Ephesians 2:4-5: "However, God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, made us alive together with Christ, even when we were dead in transgressions - by grace you have been saved." - This verse reflects the theme of God's mercy and salvation, central to Jonah's experience.

2 Corinthians 1:9-10: "In fact, in our hearts we already had the death sentence. But this happened so that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us and will continue to deliver us from such danger of death. We have placed our hope in Him that He will continue to deliver us." - Paul describes a near-death experience and divine deliverance, reminiscent of Jonah's experience.

FAQ:

What did Jonah do inside the belly of the fish?

Jonah prayed to God from inside the fish, expressing repentance and praise. He acknowledged God's sovereignty and asked for forgiveness. (Jonah 2:1-9)

How does Jonah's prayer on the fish reflect his repentance?

Jonah's prayer is an example of humility and repentance. He recognizes that only God can save and expresses confidence in His mercy. (Jonah 2:2-9)

What did God do after Jonah's prayer?

God heard Jonah's prayer and commanded the fish to vomit him onto dry land, allowing him to fulfill his mission in Nineveh. (Jonah 2:10)

What is the significance of Jonah's experience with the fish?

Jonah's experience with the fish symbolizes death and resurrection, demonstrating God's power to save and restore even in the most difficult circumstances. (Jonah 2:1-10)

What can we learn from Jonah's repentance?

Jonah’s genuine repentance teaches us to trust God, acknowledge our faults, and seek His mercy with a sincere heart. (Jonah 2:7-9)


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