Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Instead, the men did their best to row back to land. But they could not, for the sea grew even wilder than before. New Living Translation Instead, the sailors rowed even harder to get the ship to the land. But the stormy sea was too violent for them, and they couldn’t make it. English Standard Version Nevertheless, the men rowed hard to get back to dry land, but they could not, for the sea grew more and more tempestuous against them. Berean Standard Bible Nevertheless, the men rowed hard to get back to dry land, but they could not, for the sea was raging against them more and more. King James Bible Nevertheless the men rowed hard to bring it to the land; but they could not: for the sea wrought, and was tempestuous against them. New King James Version Nevertheless the men rowed hard to return to land, but they could not, for the sea continued to grow more tempestuous against them. New American Standard Bible However, the men rowed desperately to return to land, but they could not, because the sea was becoming even stormier against them. NASB 1995 However, the men rowed desperately to return to land but they could not, for the sea was becoming even stormier against them. NASB 1977 However, the men rowed desperately to return to land but they could not, for the sea was becoming even stormier against them. Legacy Standard Bible However, the men rowed desperately to return to dry land, but they could not, for the sea was becoming increasingly stormy against them. Amplified Bible Nevertheless, the men rowed hard [breaking through the waves] to return to land, but they could not, because the sea became even more violent [surging higher] against them. Christian Standard Bible Nevertheless, the men rowed hard to get back to dry land, but they couldn’t because the sea was raging against them more and more. Holman Christian Standard Bible Nevertheless, the men rowed hard to get back to dry land, but they couldn’t because the sea was raging against them more and more. American Standard Version Nevertheless the men rowed hard to get them back to the land; but they could not: for the sea grew more and more tempestuous against them. Contemporary English Version The sailors tried their best to row to the shore. But they could not do it, and the storm kept getting worse every minute. English Revised Version Nevertheless the men rowed hard to get them back to the land; but they could not: for the sea grew more and more tempestuous against them. GOD'S WORD® Translation Instead, the men tried to row harder to get the ship back to shore, but they couldn't do it. The storm was getting worse. Good News Translation Instead, the sailors tried to get the ship to shore, rowing with all their might. But the storm was becoming worse and worse, and they got nowhere. International Standard Version Even so, the crewmen rowed hard to bring the ship toward dry land, but they were unsuccessful, because the sea was growing more and more stormy. NET Bible Instead, they tried to row back to land, but they were not able to do so because the storm kept growing worse and worse. New Heart English Bible Nevertheless the men rowed hard to get them back to the land; but they could not, for the sea grew more and more stormy against them. Webster's Bible Translation Nevertheless the men rowed hard to bring it to the land; but they could not: for the sea wrought, and was tempestuous against them. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNevertheless, the men rowed hard to get back to dry land, but they could not, for the sea was raging against them more and more. World English Bible Nevertheless the men rowed hard to get them back to the land; but they could not, for the sea grew more and more stormy against them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the men row to turn back to the dry land, and are not able, for the sea is more and more turbulent against them. Young's Literal Translation And the men row to turn back unto the dry land, and are not able, for the sea is more and more tempestuous against them. Smith's Literal Translation And the men will break through to turn back to the dry land, and they will not be able, for the sea went and tossed about against them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the men rowed hard to return to land, but they were not able: because the sea tossed and swelled upon them. Catholic Public Domain Version And the men were rowing, so as to return to dry land, but they did not succeed. For the sea flowed and swelled against them. New American Bible Still the men rowed hard to return to dry land, but they could not, for the sea grew more and more stormy. New Revised Standard Version Nevertheless the men rowed hard to bring the ship back to land, but they could not, for the sea grew more and more stormy against them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNevertheless the men rowed hard to bring the ship back to the land; but they could not; for the sea became more tempestuous against them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And those men fought to return to dry land, and they were not able, because the sea was moving and was violent against them OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Nevertheless the men rowed hard to bring it to the land; but they could not; for the sea grew more and more tempestuous against them. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the men tried hard to return to the land, and were not able: for the sea rose and grew more and more tempestuous against them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jonah Cast Into the Sea and Swallowed…12“Pick me up,” he answered, “and cast me into the sea, so it may quiet down for you. For I know that I am to blame for this violent storm that has come upon you.” 13Nevertheless, the men rowed hard to get back to dry land, but they could not, for the sea was raging against them more and more. 14So they cried out to the LORD: “Please, O LORD, do not let us perish on account of this man’s life! Do not charge us with innocent blood! For You, O LORD, have done as You pleased.”… Cross References Mark 4:37-41 Soon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was being swamped. / But Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on the cushion. So they woke Him and said, “Teacher, don’t You care that we are perishing?” / Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm. ... Matthew 8:24-27 Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping. / The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” / “You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. ... Acts 27:13-44 When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had their opportunity. So they weighed anchor and sailed along, hugging the coast of Crete. / But it was not long before a cyclone called the Northeaster swept down across the island. / Unable to head into the wind, the ship was caught up. So we gave way and let ourselves be driven along. ... Psalm 107:23-30 Others went out to sea in ships, conducting trade on the mighty waters. / They saw the works of the LORD, and His wonders in the deep. / For He spoke and raised a tempest that lifted the waves of the sea. ... Luke 8:22-25 One day Jesus said to His disciples, “Let us cross to the other side of the lake.” So He got into a boat with them and set out. / As they sailed, He fell asleep, and a windstorm came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. / The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm. ... Exodus 14:12-16 Did we not say to you in Egypt, ‘Leave us alone so that we may serve the Egyptians’? For it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the wilderness.” / But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. / The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” ... Isaiah 57:20 But the wicked are like the storm-tossed sea, for it cannot be still, and its waves churn up mire and muck. Jeremiah 2:25 You should have kept your feet from going bare and your throat from being thirsty. But you said, ‘It is hopeless! For I love foreign gods, and I must go after them.’ Job 9:8 He alone stretches out the heavens and treads on the waves of the sea. Nahum 1:4 He rebukes the sea and dries it up; He makes all the rivers run dry. Bashan and Carmel wither, and the flower of Lebanon wilts. Psalm 65:7 You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations. Psalm 89:9 You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them. Psalm 93:3-4 The floodwaters have risen, O LORD; the rivers have raised their voice; the seas lift up their pounding waves. / Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic. Proverbs 21:30 There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD. Isaiah 33:23 Your ropes are slack; they cannot secure the mast or spread the sail. Then an abundance of spoils will be divided, and even the lame will carry off plunder. Treasury of Scripture Nevertheless the men rowed hard to bring it to the land; but they could not: for the sea worked, and was tempestuous against them. Nevertheless the. rowed. Job 34:29 When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth his face, who then can behold him? whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only: Proverbs 21:30 There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD. Jump to Previous Able Best Desperately Dry Grew Hard However Instead Nevertheless Rougher Row Rowed Sea Ship Stormy Tempestuous Turn Working WroughtJump to Next Able Best Desperately Dry Grew Hard However Instead Nevertheless Rougher Row Rowed Sea Ship Stormy Tempestuous Turn Working WroughtJonah 1 1. Jonah, sent to Nineveh, flees to Tarshish.4. He is betrayed by a great storm; 11. thrown into the sea; 17. and swallowed by a fish. Nevertheless, the men rowed hard to get back to dry land The sailors' determination to row back to land highlights their desperation and human effort in the face of divine intervention. This reflects the human tendency to rely on one's own strength rather than seeking God's will. The sailors' actions contrast with Jonah's disobedience, as they strive to save themselves and Jonah, showing a sense of responsibility and compassion. This phrase also underscores the futility of human effort against God's sovereign plans, reminiscent of Psalm 127:1, which states that unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. but they could not for the sea was raging against them more and more Persons / Places / Events 1. JonahA prophet of God who was commanded to go to Nineveh but attempted to flee to Tarshish instead. 2. The Sailors The men on the ship with Jonah, who were initially unaware of Jonah's disobedience to God. 3. The Sea Represents the natural world under God's control, which He uses to accomplish His purposes. 4. The Ship The vessel Jonah used in his attempt to escape God's command. 5. The Storm A divine intervention by God to redirect Jonah and demonstrate His sovereignty. Teaching Points Human Effort vs. Divine WillDespite the sailors' best efforts, they could not overcome the storm. This illustrates the futility of human effort against God's sovereign will. We must recognize our limitations and submit to God's plans. God's Sovereignty The increasing storm highlights God's control over nature and circumstances. We should trust in God's sovereignty, knowing He orchestrates events for His purposes. Compassion for Others The sailors' determination to save Jonah, despite his disobedience, reflects compassion and a desire to preserve life. We should strive to show compassion and seek the well-being of others, even when they are at fault. Repentance and Obedience Jonah's situation serves as a reminder of the importance of repentance and obedience to God's commands. We should be quick to turn back to God when we stray from His path. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Jonah 1What is the order of the Bible's books? What constitutes the sin of unbelief? Do the curses in Deuteronomy 27:15-26 conflict with other biblical teachings on punishment and grace, revealing an inconsistency in divine justice? In Isaiah 54:2-3, where is the historical or archaeological evidence that Israel expanded its territory so extensively?(13) Rowed hard.--This is a sufficient rendering of the Hebrew verb, though it misses the metaphor. In every other instance of its use the word refers to the violence employed in breaking through a wall or enclosure. (See Ezekiel 8:8; Ezekiel 12:5; Ezekiel 12:7; Job 24:16; Amos 9:2; and compare the use of the derivative noun in Exodus 22:2; Jeremiah 2:34.) The figure of forcing the ship through the great wave wall is very striking. The Latin infindere sulcos and our ploughing the main are kindred metaphors. . . . Verse 13. - The generous sailors, however, are loth to execute this sentence on a prophet of the Lord, and make a supreme effort to reach the land, and thus obviate this severe alternative. Rowed hard; literally, digged (Job 24:16; Ezekiel 12:7); Septuagint, παρεβιάζοντο, "used violent efforts." They endeavoured to force their way through the waves with oars, as the use of sails was impracticable. The expression is like the classical phrases, infindere sulcos, scindere freta, arare aquas, and our "to plough the main." To the land; to get them back to land. The wind was off shore, and they had taken down the sails, and tried to row back to the harbour. Τοῦ ἐπιτρέψαι πρὸς τὴν γῆν, "to return to the land" (Septuagint). The sea wrought (see note on ver. 11). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Nevertheless, the menהָאֲנָשִׁ֗ים (hā·’ă·nā·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 582: Man, mankind rowed hard וַיַּחְתְּר֣וּ (way·yaḥ·tə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2864: To force a, passage, as by burglary, with oars to get back לְהָשִׁ֛יב (lə·hā·šîḇ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to dry land, הַיַּבָּשָׁ֖ה (hay·yab·bā·šāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3004: Dry land, dry ground but they וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no could not, יָכֹ֑לוּ (yā·ḵō·lū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3201: To be able, have power for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the sea הַיָּ֔ם (hay·yām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin was raging וְסֹעֵ֖ר (wə·sō·‘êr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5590: To rush upon, to toss against עֲלֵיהֶֽם׃ (‘ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against them more and more. הוֹלֵ֥ךְ (hō·w·lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk Links Jonah 1:13 NIVJonah 1:13 NLT Jonah 1:13 ESV Jonah 1:13 NASB Jonah 1:13 KJV Jonah 1:13 BibleApps.com Jonah 1:13 Biblia Paralela Jonah 1:13 Chinese Bible Jonah 1:13 French Bible Jonah 1:13 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jonah 1:13 Nevertheless the men rowed hard to get (Jon. 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