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Jonah 3:1 Cross-References
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Jonah Goes to Nineveh
“And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying,”
Jonah 3:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jonah 3:1
God gives Jonah a second chance: "And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying." The Hebrew vayehi devar-YHWH el-Yonah shenit lemor (וַיְהִי דְבַר־יְהוָה אֶל־יוֹנָה שֵׁנִית לֵאמֹר) emphasizes divine persistence—God doesn't give up on His rebellious prophet."The second time" (shenit, שֵׁנִית) is theologically significant. Jonah failed the first time, yet God renews the commission. This demonstrates God's patience and commitment to His purposes. He could have chosen another prophet, but He pursues Jonah until the mission is accomplished. This reflects God's character througho...
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Cross-References for Jonah 3:1
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