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Jonah 1:4–6

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¶ But the Lord sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken.
Then the mariners were afraid, and cried every man unto his god, and cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to lighten it of them. But Jonah was gone down into the sides of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep.
So the shipmaster came to him, and said unto him, What meanest thou, O sleeper? arise, call upon thy God, if so be that God will think upon us, that we perish not.
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From verse 4

  1. Psalms 107:23–31Rank 1 from verse 4
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    23They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;

    24These see the works of the Lord, and his wonders in the deep.

    25For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.

    26They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble.

    27They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits’ end.

    28Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.

    29He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.

    30Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.

    31Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

  2. Matthew 8:24–27Rank 2 from verse 4
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    24And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

    25And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.

    26And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.

    27But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!

  3. Amos 4:13Rank 3 from verse 4
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    13For, lo, he that formeth the mountains, and createth the wind, and declareth unto man what is his thought, that maketh the morning darkness, and treadeth upon the high places of the earth, The Lord, The God of hosts, is his name.

  4. Exodus 14:21Rank 4 from verse 4
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    21And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided.

  5. Psalms 135:7Rank 5 from verse 4
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    7He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.

  6. Exodus 10:19Rank 6 from verse 4
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    19And the Lord turned a mighty strong west wind, which took away the locusts, and cast them into the Red sea; there remained not one locust in all the coasts of Egypt.

  7. Exodus 15:10Rank 7 from verse 4
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    10Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea covered them: they sank as lead in the mighty waters.

  8. Numbers 11:31Rank 8 from verse 4
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    31¶ And there went forth a wind from the Lord, and brought quails from the sea, and let them fall by the camp, as it were a day’s journey on this side, and as it were a day’s journey on the other side, round about the camp, and as it were two cubits high upon the face of the earth.

  9. Acts 27:13–20Rank 9 from verse 4
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    13And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.

    14But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.

    15And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.

    16And running under a certain island which is called Clauda, we had much work to come by the boat:

    17Which when they had taken up, they used helps, undergirding the ship; and, fearing lest they should fall into the quicksands, strake sail, and so were driven.

    18And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;

    19And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship.

    20And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away.

  10. Exodus 10:13Rank 10 from verse 4
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    13And Moses stretched forth his rod over the land of Egypt, and the Lord brought an east wind upon the land all that day, and all that night; and when it was morning, the east wind brought the locusts.

From verse 5

  1. Acts 27:18–19Rank 1 from verse 5
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    18And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;

    19And the third day we cast out with our own hands the tackling of the ship.

  2. Jeremiah 2:28Rank 2 from verse 5
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    28But where are thy gods that thou hast made thee? let them arise, if they can save thee in the time of thy trouble: for according to the number of thy cities are thy gods, O Judah.

  3. 1 Kings 18:26Rank 3 from verse 5
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    26And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon the altar which was made.

  4. Isaiah 45:20Rank 4 from verse 5
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    20¶ Assemble yourselves and come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that set up the wood of their graven image, and pray unto a god that cannot save.

  5. Jonah 1:6Rank 5 from verse 5
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    6So the shipmaster came to him, and said unto him, What meanest thou, O sleeper? arise, call upon thy God, if so be that God will think upon us, that we perish not.

  6. Judges 16:19Rank 6 from verse 5
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    19And she made him sleep upon her knees; and she called for a man, and she caused him to shave off the seven locks of his head; and she began to afflict him, and his strength went from him.

  7. Luke 22:45–46Rank 7 from verse 5
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    45And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,

    46And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.

  8. 1 Samuel 24:3Rank 8 from verse 5
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    3And he came to the sheepcotes by the way, where was a cave; and Saul went in to cover his feet: and David and his men remained in the sides of the cave.

  9. Acts 27:38Rank 9 from verse 5
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    38And when they had eaten enough, they lightened the ship, and cast out the wheat into the sea.

  10. Hosea 7:14Rank 10 from verse 5
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    14And they have not cried unto me with their heart, when they howled upon their beds: they assemble themselves for corn and wine, and they rebel against me.

  11. Isaiah 44:17–20Rank 11 from verse 5
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    17And the residue thereof he maketh a god, even his graven image: he falleth down unto it, and worshippeth it, and prayeth unto it, and saith, Deliver me; for thou art my god.

    18They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.

    19And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree?

    20He feedeth on ashes: a deceived heart hath turned him aside, that he cannot deliver his soul, nor say, Is there not a lie in my right hand?

  12. Job 2:4Rank 12 from verse 5
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    4And Satan answered the Lord, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life.

  13. Jonah 1:14Rank 13 from verse 5
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    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.

  14. Jonah 1:16Rank 14 from verse 5
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    16Then the men feared the Lord exceedingly, and offered a sacrifice unto the Lord, and made vows.

  15. Matthew 25:5Rank 15 from verse 5
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    5While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.

  16. Matthew 26:40–41Rank 16 from verse 5
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    40And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

    41Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

  17. Matthew 26:43Rank 17 from verse 5
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    43And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.

  18. Matthew 26:45Rank 18 from verse 5
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    45Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

  19. Philippians 3:7–8Rank 19 from verse 5
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    7But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.

    8Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,

From verse 6

  1. Jonah 3:9Rank 1 from verse 6
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    9Who can tell if God will turn and repent, and turn away from his fierce anger, that we perish not?

  2. Psalms 107:28–29Rank 2 from verse 6
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    28Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.

    29He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.

  3. 2 Samuel 12:22Rank 3 from verse 6
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    22And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I said, Who can tell whether God will be gracious to me, that the child may live?

  4. Ephesians 5:14Rank 4 from verse 6
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    14Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.

  5. Mark 4:37–41Rank 5 from verse 6
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    37And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.

    38And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?

    39And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

    40And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?

    41And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?

  6. Psalms 107:12–13Rank 6 from verse 6
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    12Therefore he brought down their heart with labour; they fell down, and there was none to help.

    13Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses.

  7. Acts 21:13Rank 7 from verse 6
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    13Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.

  8. Amos 5:15Rank 8 from verse 6
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    15Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the Lord God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph.

  9. Joel 2:11Rank 9 from verse 6
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    11And the Lord shall utter his voice before his army: for his camp is very great: for he is strong that executeth his word: for the day of the Lord is great and very terrible; and who can abide it?

  10. Psalms 107:6Rank 10 from verse 6
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    6Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.

  11. Psalms 78:34Rank 11 from verse 6
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    34When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and inquired early after God.

  12. Romans 13:11Rank 12 from verse 6
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    11And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.

  13. Esther 4:16Rank 13 from verse 6
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    16Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.

  14. Ezekiel 18:2Rank 14 from verse 6
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    2What mean ye, that ye use this proverb concerning the land of Israel, saying, The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge?

  15. Isaiah 3:15Rank 15 from verse 6
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    15What mean ye that ye beat my people to pieces, and grind the faces of the poor? saith the Lord God of hosts.

  16. Jeremiah 2:27–28Rank 16 from verse 6
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    27Saying to a stock, Thou art my father; and to a stone, Thou hast brought me forth: for they have turned their back unto me, and not their face: but in the time of their trouble they will say, Arise, and save us.

    28But where are thy gods that thou hast made thee? let them arise, if they can save thee in the time of thy trouble: for according to the number of thy cities are thy gods, O Judah.

  17. Psalms 107:18–20Rank 17 from verse 6
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    18Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.

    19Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their distresses.

    20He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.

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DEFINED WORDS

Jonah 1:4

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

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wind

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Sense 1: Air in motion; a current of air. Sense 2: Breath or a movement of air from breathing. Sense 3: By figure, something empty, unstable, or passing.

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COMBINED MEANING

sea

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1. A great body or expanse of gathered waters, including a named sea or lake, in which ships and creatures move. 2. The large brazen or molten basin made for the temple and called a sea. 3. Something represented or compared as a sea.

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mighty

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Possessing or displaying great strength, power, ability, rank, or effect.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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ship

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A vessel or boat used for travel or for carrying persons or goods over water.

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like

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Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Jonah 1:5

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cried

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1. Called out, shouted, proclaimed, warned, wailed, or otherwise uttered, often loudly. 2. Appealed, prayed, complained, or called for help, justice, or attention.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

every

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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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god

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1. A deity or object worshipped as a god. 2. A ruler, judge, or spiritual power bearing the title god.

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cast

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1. To throw, send, put, lay, or direct a person or thing into, upon, around, toward, or away from a place, or into a stated condition. 2. To put away, reject, expel, remove, overthrow, or bring down. 3. To put forth or use a lot for choosing, dividing, or assigning. 4. To form an object by pouring molten material into a mould. 5. To shed, drop, or bring forth young, fruit, leaves, or flowers. 6. To raise, form, or prepare a bank, mount, trench, or way. 7. In "cast ... in his teeth," to reproach or charge something against him. 8. As a noun, the distance something may be thrown.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

forth

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1. Outward, away, or forward from a place, person, possession, or former position. 2. In constructions of bearing or producing, into birth, growth, fruit, or another stated result. 3. With verbs such as put, stretch, spread, or reach, outward by extension or exertion. 4. In constructions of showing, speaking, issuing, or displaying, into view, expression, publication, or effect. 5. Onward from a stated time or point, as in from that time forth.

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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ship

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A vessel or boat used for travel or for carrying persons or goods over water.

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sea

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1. A great body or expanse of gathered waters, including a named sea or lake, in which ships and creatures move. 2. The large brazen or molten basin made for the temple and called a sea. 3. Something represented or compared as a sea.

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COMBINED MEANING

lighten

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To make light or give light; to illuminate, enlighten, flash, or relieve a burden.

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

gone

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Departed, went away, passed, or advanced to another place or condition.

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lay

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Sense 1: To put, place, set, arrange, deposit, apply, establish, impose, or cause to be in a stated position or condition. Sense 2: As the past tense of lie, to recline, rest, be situated, or remain in a state. Sense 3: In lay with, to have sexual relations. Sense 4: To press or bear upon. Sense 5: In lay up, lay by, or lay in store, to keep, store, or treasure; in lay wait, lay snares, lay an ambush, or lay siege, to prepare or set. Sense 6: In lay hold or lay hands on, to seize, take, apprehend, or touch. Sense 7: In lay down one's life, to surrender or give it; in lay aside, lay apart, or lay away, to remove, reject, or put off.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

fast

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Sense 1: Firm, fixed, or secure. Sense 2: Moving quickly. Sense 3: A period or act of abstaining from food. Sense 4: To abstain from food for a time.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

asleep

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Sense 1: In a state of sleep. Sense 2: Figuratively, dead.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

DEFINED WORDS

Jonah 1:6

COMBINED MEANING

meanest

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Second-person singular present form of mean. To intend, purpose, signify, or have in view.

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thou

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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

arise

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1. To rise, stand, get up, or move upward from a lower, lying, seated, fallen, or inactive position. 2. To begin, emerge, appear, come into being, or come forward. 3. To take action, intervene, or undertake the stated work. 4. To rise from death; to return to life.

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COMBINED MEANING

call

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1. To name. 2. To summon or invite. 3. To proclaim or address. 4. To request.

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upon

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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.

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think

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1. To form or hold a thought. 2. To judge or suppose. 3. To intend. 4. To consider or remember. 5. To imagine or esteem.

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COMBINED MEANING

us

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The first-person plural object pronoun, referring to the speaker together with one or more others as recipients or objects of an action or relation.

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perish

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Sense 1: Of a living person or creature, to die, be killed, be destroyed, or be lost. Sense 2: Of a thing, condition, plan, thought, or work, to be ruined, decay, fail, vanish, or come to nothing.

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1:4¶ But the Lord sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken.

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1:5Then the mariners were afraid, and cried every man unto his god, and cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to lighten it of them. But Jonah was gone down into the sides of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep.

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1:6So the shipmaster came to him, and said unto him, What meanest thou, O sleeper? arise, call upon thy God, if so be that God will think upon us, that we perish not.

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