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The Bible is full of dubious scientific impossibilities, from Jonah living inside a whale, to the sun standing still in the sky for Joshua.
Lawrence M. Krauss

Meaning of "Jonah" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF JONAH

Jonah  [ˈdʒəʊnə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF JONAH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Jonah is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES JONAH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Jonah

Jonah

Jonah or Jonas is the name given in the Hebrew Bible to a prophet of the northern kingdom of Israel in about the 8th century BC. He is the eponymous central character in the Book of Jonah, famous for being swallowed by a fish or a whale, depending on translation. The Biblical story of Jonah is repeated, with a few notable differences, in the Qur'an.

Definition of Jonah in the English dictionary

The first definition of Jonah in the dictionary is a Hebrew prophet who, having been thrown overboard from a ship in which he was fleeing from God, was swallowed by a great fish and vomited onto dry land. Other definition of Jonah is the book in which his adventures are recounted. Jonah is also a person believed to bring bad luck to those around him; a jinx.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH JONAH


Arizona
ˌærɪˈzəʊnə
Barcelona
ˌbɑːsɪˈləʊnə
Bona
ˈbəʊnə
boner
ˈbəʊnə
corona
kəˈrəʊnə
donor
ˈdəʊnə
homeowner
ˈhəʊmˌəʊnə
krona
ˈkrəʊnə
krone
ˈkrəʊnə
kroner
ˈkrəʊnə
kronor
ˈkrəʊnə
mona
ˈməʊnə
owner
ˈəʊnə
Pamplona
pæmˈpləʊnə
persona
pɜːˈsəʊnə
Pomona
pəˈməʊnə
stoner
ˈstəʊnə
toner
ˈtəʊnə
Verona
vəˈrəʊnə
zona
ˈzəʊnə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE JONAH

Jon.
Jonahesque
Jonas
Jonathan
joncanoe
Jones
Joneses
jong
Jongkind
jongleur
jonnock
jonnycake
jonquil
Jonson

WORDS THAT END LIKE JONAH

Al Madinah
alannah
Dinah
donah
Hannah
hill mynah
hosannah
Jinnah
meshuggenah
mynah
numnah
Rosh Hashanah
Savannah
shamianah
shamiyanah
Shekinah

Synonyms and antonyms of Jonah in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Jonah» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF JONAH

Find out the translation of Jonah to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Jonah from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Jonah» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

约拿
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Jonás
570 millions of speakers

English

Jonah
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जोनाह
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جونا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Иона
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Jonah
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দুর্ভাগ্যআনয়নকারী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Jonas
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Yunus
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Jona
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ヨナ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

요나
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nabi Yunus
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

anh chàng số đen
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஜோனா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

योना
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Jonah
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Jonah
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Jonasz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

іона
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Jonah
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Jonah
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Jonah
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Jonah
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Jonah
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Jonah

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «JONAH»

The term «Jonah» is very widely used and occupies the 19.927 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «JONAH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Jonah

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7 QUOTES WITH «JONAH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Jonah.
1
Jillian Bell
These actors like Danny McBride and Jonah Hill are so good at improvising, and when they do it, it's this fun moment for the audience. It makes them feel like they're watching something fresh and new.
2
William Jennings Bryan
If the Bible had said that Jonah swallowed the whale, I would believe it.
3
Nick Denton
Jonah Peretti is one of the smartest web publishers out there. And Buzzfeed is an aggressive and dynamic company.
4
Ari Graynor
Working with David Gordon Green, and Jonah Hill, and Michael Cera, and Drew Barrymore, and all of those people - those are the best people in comedy to work with. Anna Faris. You know, that's my goal, to keep learning and to just keep working with the best people I can. And yeah, we do all hang out, and we all kind of know each other.
5
Bob Kerrey
Like Jonah, the whale had swallowed me; unlike him, I believed I would spend eternity inside the belly of the beast.
6
Lawrence M. Krauss
The Bible is full of dubious scientific impossibilities, from Jonah living inside a whale, to the sun standing still in the sky for Joshua.
7
Lexi Thompson
I met Taylor Lautner and Jonah Hill at the 'Today Show.' That was pretty cool.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JONAH»

Discover the use of Jonah in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Jonah and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Contagious: Why Things Catch On
In this book, Berger reveals the secret science behind word-of-mouth and social transmission.
Jonah Berger, 2013
2
Jonah: A Commentary
Careful examination of the text, pointing out the significance of this old story for our own time. An extensive appendix provides highlights from the interpretation of Jonah in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
James Limburg, 1993
3
Imagine: How Creativity Works
Collapsing the layers separating the neuron from the finished symphony, Imagine reveals the deep inventiveness of the human mind, and its essential role in our increasingly complex world. http://www.jonahlehrer.com/
Jonah Lehrer, 2012
4
Jonah: A Handbook on the Hebrew Text
This first volume in the Baylor Handbook on the Hebrew Bible series provides expert, comprehensive guidance in answering significant questions about the Hebrew text.
W. Dennis Tucker, 2006
5
How We Decide
But as scientists break open the mind’s black box with the latest tools of neuroscience, they’re discovering that this is not how the mind works.
Jonah Lehrer, 2010
6
Jonah: Text Classics
This edition comes with a new introduction by Frank Moorhouse. Louis Stone was born in Leicester, England, in 1871. In 1884 he and his family migrated to Brisbane, and soon after moved to the inner-Sydney suburb of Waterloo.
Louis Stone, 2013
7
The Books of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah and Micah
In the Old Testament we read God's word as it was spoken to his people Israel. Today, thousands of years later, we hear in these thirty-nine books his inspired and authoritative message for us.
Leslie C. Allen, 1976
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Jonah: A Novel
When Jonah Mahoney prayed for a new wife, he didn't really expect an answer, let alone a late-night visit from an extraterrestrial. An out-of-this-world adventure charged with danger, intrigue, and love.
Dana Redfield, 2000
9
Jonah
. . . For the biblical scholar, this volume is a fitting reminder that the text should be read holistically and theologically. . .
Phillip Cary, 2008
10
Rhetorical Criticism: Context, Method, and the Book of Jonah
In Part One, she surveys historical antecedents and presents samples of rhetorical analysis. In Part Two, Trible applies formulated guidelines to the book of Jonah, revealing clearly the relationship between artistry and theology.
Phyllis Trible, 1994

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JONAH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Jonah is used in the context of the following news items.
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Jonah Goldberg: Trump is a bad deal for the GOP - The Commercial …
Jonah Goldberg. 12:02 AM, Jul 18, 2015. national and world commentary. Poor Donald Trump. It wasn't supposed to be like this. For years, wherever The ... «Memphis Commercial Appeal, Jul 15»
2
Liberal Theory of Justice Doesn't Support Abortion
Liberal Theory of Justice Doesn't Support Abortion. By Jonah Goldberg · Jul. 17, 2015. Print Email Bigger Smaller. I wonder what John Rawls would think of the ... «Patriot Post, Jul 15»
3
SDCC 2015: Jonah Ray says Alt. Comedy is no Longer Alt. | Nerd …
I was lucky enough to sit down with comedian and actor Jonah Ray at this year's San Diego Comic-Con and talk about a whole host of ... «Nerd Reactor, Jul 15»
4
Sermon in Weston on 'The Frustration of Jonah'
First Parish Church in Weston and Congregational Church of Weston invite all to our annual Union summer worship services on Sundays at 10 ... «Wicked Local Weston, Jul 15»
5
REVIEW True Story starring James Franco. Jonah Hill, Felicity Jones …
TRUE STORY (15) - Based on Michael Finkel's memoir of the same name, True Story is a disturbing drama that plays out a battle of wits ... «Herts and Essex Observer, Jul 15»
6
Jonah Hill Weight Gain: Friends Urge Actor To Hire A Trainer To …
Jonah Hill was photographed last week picking up some food in New York City, and his alarming appearance has been a cause for concern to ... «Starpulse.com, Jul 15»
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Jonah Goldberg: The rebel flag and the left's hypocrisy
MONTPELIER, Vt. – “Nice flag!” the woman shouted sarcastically, adding: “F--- you!” The woman was seated on the patio of a restaurant ... «Battle Creek Enquirer, Jul 15»
8
FHExpo: Surviving the First Year as a Company Officer
In his Thursday afternoon session “First Steps: The First Year as a Company Officer” at Firehouse Expo, Jonah Smith, a captain with the ... «Firehouse.com, Jul 15»
9
Jonah Goldberg: Zero tolerance for Confederate flag, but nuance for …
... who are enslaving people right now. Jonah Goldberg is a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a senior editor of National Review. «The Union Leader, Jul 15»
10
The tale of Jonah and the Worm
Poor Jonah. He was preaching God's word to the people of Israel. Then God tells him to go to Nineveh, the largest city in the world, the capital ... «La Vernia News, Jul 15»

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