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Jonah 1:8 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Jonah 1:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jonah chapter 1 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then said they unto him, Tell us, we pray thee, for whose cause this evil is upon us; What is thine occupation? and whence comest thou? what is thy country? and of what people art thou?”
Jonah 1:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Jonah 1:8
The sailors interrogate Jonah: "Then said they unto him, Tell us, we pray thee, for whose cause this evil is upon us; What is thine occupation? and whence comest thou? what is thy country? and of what people art thou?" They ask five questions seeking to understand this mysterious passenger who caused their crisis. Their approach is reasonable and measured—not violent but inquisitive. Verse 9's response is crucial: "And he said unto them, I am an Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, which hath made the sea and the dry land." Jonah's confession is theologically sound: he worships Yahw...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jonah 1:8
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“What is your occupation? They said to Pharaoh”
“To whom belong you? and whence are you? He said”
“and pray for one another”
“My son”
“Tell me what you have done. Jonathan told him”