Jonah 2:8
King James Version
8 They that observe lying vanities
forsake their own mercy.
What did "lying vanities" mean?
Let's find out by turning to other Bible versions:
Jonah 2:8
Christian Standard Bible
8 Those who cherish worthless idols
abandon their faithful love,
Jonah 2:8
Common English Bible
8 Those deceived by worthless things lose their chance for mercy.
Jonah 2:8
International Children’s Bible
8 “People who worship useless idols
give up their loyalty to you.
Jonah 2:8
International Standard Version
8 Those who cling to vain idols
leave behind the gracious love that could have been theirs.
Jonah 2:8
New International Reader's Version
8 “Some people worship the worthless statues of their gods.
They turn away from God’s love for them.
Jonah 2:8
New Living Translation
8 Those who worship false gods
turn their backs on all God’s mercies.
In SUMMARY, "lying vanities" mean:
worthless idols
worthless things
useless idols
vain idols
worthless statues of their gods
false gods
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