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Jonah 4:2 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Jonah 4:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jonah chapter 4 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou art a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.”
Jonah 4:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jonah 4:2
This verse contains Jonah's astonishing confession explaining why he initially fled to Tarshish—he knew God would show mercy to Nineveh, and he didn't want that to happen. His prayer quotes the classic Old Testament formula describing God's character (Exodus 34:6-7, Numbers 14:18, Psalm 86:15, Joel 2:13), yet Jonah cites it as a complaint rather than praise. This reveals the shocking reality that one can know correct theology about God while having a heart utterly opposed to God's purposes."For I knew that thou art a gracious God" (channun) emphasizes God's favor and compassion extended to the...
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Cross-References for Jonah 4:2
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“Lord”
“and proclaimed”
“and abundant in loving kindness”
“and not your garments”
“merciful”
“Lord”
“who pardons iniquity”
“concerning which I have spoken”
“And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.”
“being merciful”