Jonah 2:2referencesPsalm 18:6
In Jonah 2:2, Jonah cries out to the Lord in his distress, similar to David's cry in Psalm 18:6, where he calls upon the Lord in his time of trouble and is heard.
Thematic focusPrayer, Deliverance, God's Faithfulness.
Cross-References — Jonah 2
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Jonah 2:3referencesPsalm 42:7
Jonah 2:3 describes being cast into the deep and overwhelmed by waves, echoing Psalm 42:7, where the psalmist speaks of deep calling to deep at the roar of God's waterfalls.
Thematic focusDespair, Overwhelming Circumstances, God's Sovereignty.
Jonah 2:6referencesPsalm 30:3
Jonah 2:6 speaks of being brought up from the pit, which parallels Psalm 30:3 where the psalmist thanks God for bringing his soul up from Sheol.
Thematic focusRescue, Redemption, God's Power.
Jonah 2:9referencesPsalm 50:14
Jonah 2:9 declares that salvation belongs to the Lord, similar to Psalm 50:14, which emphasizes offering thanksgiving to God and fulfilling vows as acts of worship.
Thematic focusSalvation, Thanksgiving, Worship.
Jonah 2:10referencesExodus 14:21
Jonah 2:10 describes the Lord commanding the fish to vomit Jonah onto dry land, reminiscent of Exodus 14:21 where God parts the Red Sea, demonstrating His control over nature.
Thematic focusDivine Intervention, God's Sovereignty, Deliverance.