Jonah Definition & Meaning
jonah
- noun
- (Old Testament) Jonah did not wish to become a prophet so God caused a great storm to throw him overboard from a ship; he was saved by being swallowed by a whale that vomited him out onto dry land
- a person believed to bring bad luck to those around him
- a book in the Old Testament that tells the story of Jonah and the whale
"Jonah" in song lyrics
See how jonah is used in real songs:
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"Were gonna be wrong as long as were breathing- we need a Jonah"
The Ambassador — Oh Wretched Man -
"Belly of the Beast, smoke hundred L's with Jonah"
Chief Kamachi — Clock Keep Tickin' -
"Sick like J Jonah"
A-1 (Bone & D-Day) — Represent
Words that rhyme with jonah
Usage tips for "jonah"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does jonah mean?
- (Old Testament) Jonah did not wish to become a prophet so God caused a great storm to throw him overboard from a ship; he was saved by being swallowed by a whale that vomited him out onto dry land a person believed to bring bad luck to those around him a book in the Old Testament that tells the story of Jonah and the whale
- What part of speech is jonah?
- Jonah is a noun.
- How many definitions does jonah have?
- Jonah has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).