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Jonah 1:12 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Jonah 1:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jonah chapter 1 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he said unto them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is upon you.”
Jonah 1:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Jonah 1:12
Jonah's solution: "And he said unto them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is upon you." Jonah accepts responsibility and proposes self-sacrifice. The phrase "I know" (yode'a 'ani) indicates certainty—he understands his guilt and the solution. His willingness to die rather than repent reveals the depth of his rebellion—he'd rather die than obey God's command to preach mercy to Nineveh. Yet this also foreshadows Christ's greater sacrifice. Jesus, the better Jonah (Matthew 12:39-41), voluntarily entered ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jonah 1:12
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“and said”
“because they are become accursed: I will not be with you any more”
“Isn't it I who commanded the people to be numbered? It is even I who have sinned and done very wickedly; but these sheep”
“and that the whole nation not perish.,Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.,,,,,,,,”
“and said”
“Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.”
“'Don't be afraid”