# General Information:

This is a continuation of Jonah's prayer that started in [Jonah 2:2](../02/02.md).

# The waters

"The waters" refers to the sea.

# my neck

Some versions understand the Hebrew word in this expression to mean "my life." In that interpretation, the waters were about to take away Jonah's life.

# the deep was all around me

"the deep water was all around me"

# seaweed

grass that grows in the sea