Jonah 3:1
Jonah 3:1 in Multiple Translations
Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time:
And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying,
And the word of Jehovah came unto Jonah the second time, saying,
And the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying,
Then the Lord spoke to Jonah for a second time.
And the worde of the Lord came vnto Ionah the seconde time, saying,
And there is a word of Jehovah unto Jonah a second time, saying,
The LORD’s word came to Jonah the second time, saying,
And the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying,
And the word of the Lord came to Jonas the second time, saying:
Then Yahweh said to Jonah again,
Then God talked to Jonah a second time. God said,
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Jonah 3:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְהִ֧י
דְבַר
יְהוָ֛ה
אֶל
יוֹנָ֖ה
שֵׁנִ֥ית
לֵ/אמֹֽר
וַ/יְהִ֧י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
דְבַר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms
יְהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
יוֹנָ֖ה
Yôwnâh
H3124
Jonah
N-proper
שֵׁנִ֥ית
shênîy
H8145
second
Adj
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jonah 3:1
וַ/יְהִ֧י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
דְבַר
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
יְהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יוֹנָ֖ה
Yôwnâh
H3124
"Jonah"
N-proper
Jonah was a prophet in the Bible who lived during the Divided Monarchy, mentioned in 2 Kings 14:25. He was the son of Amittai and prophesied to Nineveh. His name means 'dove'.
Definition: A prophet living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.14.25; son of: Amittai (H0573) Also named: Iōnas (Ἰωνᾶς "Jonah" G2495H) § Jonah = "dove" son of Amittai and a native of Gath-hepher; 5th of the minor prophets who prophesied during the reign of Jeroboam II and whom God sent also to prophecy to Nineveh
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Jonah. See also: 2 Kings 14:25; Jonah 2:11; Jonah 4:9.
שֵׁנִ֥ית
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
Study Notes — Jonah 3:1
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- Jonah 3:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jonah 3:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jonah 3:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jonah 3:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Jonah 3:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jonah 3:1
- Cambridge Bible on Jonah 3:1
- Barnes' Notes on Jonah 3:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Jonah 3:1
- Sermons on Jonah 3:1
Context — The Ninevites Repent
1Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time:
2“Get up! Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message that I give you.” 3This time Jonah got up and went to Nineveh, in accordance with the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly great city, requiring a three-day journey.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jonah 1:1 | Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai, saying, |
| 2 | John 21:15–17 | When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.” Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.” Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep. |
Jonah 3:1 Summary
This verse shows that God gave Jonah another chance to obey Him, which is a great example of God's mercy and love. Just like Jonah, we all make mistakes, but God is always willing to give us another chance to do what is right, as seen in Jonah 3:1 and supported by Psalm 103:8-12. God's patience and love are always available to us, and He wants us to share His message of love with others, just like He instructed Jonah to do. By trusting in God's plan and being obedient to His instructions, we can experience His love and mercy in our own lives, just like Jonah did.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God give Jonah a second chance?
God's mercy and patience are evident in giving Jonah a second chance, as seen in Jonah 3:1, similar to how He gave Adam a second chance after his disobedience in Genesis 3:15 and how He gives us second chances today as mentioned in Romans 5:8.
What does it mean that the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time?
This indicates that God spoke to Jonah again, providing him with further instructions, which is a common theme throughout the Bible, such as in Isaiah 6:1-13 where the word of the LORD came to Isaiah.
How does this verse relate to God's character?
This verse showcases God's character as a God of second chances, mercy, and love, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7, which describes God as slow to anger and abounding in love and faithfulness.
What can we learn from Jonah's experience?
We can learn that God is a God of mercy and second chances, and that He can use us to accomplish great things even after we have failed, as seen in Jonah 3:1 and supported by 2 Corinthians 12:9-10.
Reflection Questions
- How have I experienced God's mercy and second chances in my own life?
- What are some ways I can be more obedient to God's instructions, like Jonah was in this verse?
- How can I use my experiences, both successes and failures, to share God's love and message with others?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to be more patient and trusting in God's plan, like God was with Jonah?
Gill's Exposition on Jonah 3:1
And the word of the Lord came unto Jonah the second time,.... Jonah having been scourged by the Lord for his stubbornness and disobedience, and being humbled under the mighty hand of God, is tried a
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jonah 3:1
And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying, No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jonah 3:1
JONAH CHAPTER 3 Jonah, being sent again, preacheth the overthrow of Nineveh, . Upon their repentance, , God repenteth him of the evil, . And, after that Jonah had been well disciplined for his contumacy, and was set at liberty, the word of the Lord came; the command, or the prophetic Spirit: see . The second time; the first time Jonah rebels against the command, now, better prepared and humbled, he is tried again, God doth give him the gift of prophecy, and by that signifies his reconciliation to him, and admits him into his old station.
Trapp's Commentary on Jonah 3:1
Jonah 3:1 And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying,Ver. 1. And the word of the Lord came unto Jonah the second time] Jonah is a sinner, but not a castaway. God lays him not by as a broken vessel, treads him not to the dunghill, as unsavoury salt; but receives him upon his return by repentance, and restores him to his former employment, gives him yet a name and a nail in his house; yea, sends him a second time on his message to Nineveh; and counting him faithful, puts him again into the ministry, who was before a runagate, a rebel, &c. But he obtained mercy, 1 Timothy 1:13, as did likewise the apostles, after that they had basely deserted our Saviour at his passion; and Peter, after he had denied him, see John 20:22-23; John 21:15-17. The penitent are as good as innocent, Quem poenitet peccasse, pcene est innocens (Sen. Agam.). "Return, ye backsliding children" (saith the Father of mercies), "and I will heal your backslidings," Jeremiah 3:22. The Shulamite returning is as lovely in Christ’ s eye as before; and all is as well as ever between them, Son 6:4. There is a natural Novatianism in the timorous conscience of convinced sinners to doubt and question pardon for sins of apostasy and falling after repentance; but had they known the gift of God, and who it is that saith to them, "Be of good cheer, thy sins are forgiven thee," they would have conceived strong consolation.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jonah 3:1
CHAPTER III Jonah is sent again to Nineveh, a city of three days' journey, (being sixty miles in circumference, according to Diodorus Siculus,) 1-4. The inhabitants, in consequence of the prophet's preaching, repent in dust and ashes, 5-9. God, seeing that they were deeply humbled on account of their sins, and that they turned away from all their iniquities, repents of the evil with which he had threatened them, 10. NOTES ON CHAP. III Verse 1. And the word of the Lord] The same oracle as that before given; and which, from what he had felt and seen of the justice and mercy of the Lord, he was now prepared to obey.
Cambridge Bible on Jonah 3:1
Ch. Jonah 3:1-10. Jonah’s Preaching and its result Sent a second time by God on a mission to Nineveh, Jonah promptly obeys, Jonah 3:1-3 a. He enters into Nineveh and delivers his message, Jonah 3:3 b–4. The Ninevites believe God and repent, Jonah 3:5-9; and are spared, Jonah 3:10.
Barnes' Notes on Jonah 3:1
And the word of the Lord came a second time to Jonah - o “Jonah, delivered from the whale, doubtless went up to Jerusalem to pay his vows and thank God there.
Whedon's Commentary on Jonah 3:1
1-4. The preaching of Jonah. Jonah 3:1, is almost identical with Jonah 1:1, the only difference being the addition of “the second time” and the omission of “the son of Amittai”; Jonah 3:2 a, is
Sermons on Jonah 3:1
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Help Wanted: A Potter by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jacob and his encounter with God at Bethel. Jacob had run away from his family and was sleeping with a stone as a pillow when he |
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The Potter and the Clay by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the sovereignty of God and the importance of repentance. He uses the analogy of a potter and clay to illustrate how God has the authority an |
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Audio Sermon: Backsliding by William MacDonald | This sermon delves into the theme of backsliding, exploring the consequences and the way back to God's grace. It emphasizes the importance of confession, forsaking sin, and seeking |
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God's Second Call by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the significance of the revelation of God in Jesus Christ. He highlights Jesus' mission to seek and save the lost and his sacrifice on the c |
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The Sacrifice of Praise by Nancy Leigh DeMoss | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the power of praise and how it can lead to deliverance. He uses the examples of Paul and Silas praising God in prison, which resulted in an ea |
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Audio Sermon: The Famine Has Begun by David Wilkerson | This sermon is a powerful message about the famine of hearing the word of the Lord, emphasizing the importance of receiving convicting, Holy Ghost preaching in a time of spiritual |
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Jonah #4: How God Makes Us Into a Sign by Ed Miller | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jonah and how God turned him into a sign. Jonah initially resisted God's commission to go to Nineveh and fled from His presence |