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Jonah in Hebrew and English

Jonah is one of the Twelve Minor Prophets. It has 4 chapters, 48 verses and 688 words, and takes about 8 minutes to read aloud.

Every chapter of the book has its own page.

Where Jonah stands in the Tanakh.

  • 4 chapters, 48 verses and 688 words
  • Jonah is one of the Twelve Minor Prophets
  • About 8 minutes to read aloud, at a steady pace

Opening words

  1. Jonah 1ויהי דבר־ה׳ אל־יונה בן־אמתי
  2. Jonah 2וימן ה׳ דג גדול
  3. Jonah 3ויהי דבר־ה׳ אל־יונה שנית
  4. Jonah 4וירע אל־יונה רעה גדולה

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Questions about this book

How many chapters does Jonah have?

Jonah has 4 chapters, 48 verses and 688 words.

Which part of the Tanakh is Jonah in?

Jonah is one of the Twelve Minor Prophets.

How long does it take to read Jonah?

About 8 minutes aloud, at a steady pace, or about 2 minutes a chapter on average.

Which is the longest chapter of Jonah?

Jonah chapter 1, with 16 verses.