Jonah 2:7
“When my soul fainted within me I remembered the LORD: and my prayer came in unto thee, into thine holy temple.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy. They that worship idols, who are nothing, mere vanity and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
When my sold fainted - , literally “was covered, within me,” was dizzied, overwhelmed. The word is used of actual…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
When my soul fainted - When I had given up all hope of life.
My prayer came in unto thee - Here prayer is personified,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
fainted Lit., covered itself; with reference to the film and darkness that comes over eye and mind in fainting and…
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