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Jonah 3:10-4:2
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jonah 3:10-4:2
Holman Christian Standard Bible
10 Then God saw their actions—that they had turned from their evil ways(A)—so God relented from the disaster(B) He had threatened to do to them. And He did not do it.
Jonah’s Anger
4 But Jonah was greatly displeased and became furious.(C) 2 He prayed to the Lord:(D) “Please, Lord, isn’t this what I said while I was still in my own country? That’s why I fled toward Tarshish in the first place.(E) I knew that You are a merciful and compassionate God,(F) slow to become angry, rich in faithful love, and One who relents from sending disaster.(G)
Jonah 3:10-4:2
New International Version
Jonah 3:10-4:2
New International Version
10 When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he relented(A) and did not bring on them the destruction(B) he had threatened.(C)
Jonah’s Anger at the Lord’s Compassion
4 But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry.(D) 2 He prayed to the Lord, “Isn’t this what I said, Lord, when I was still at home? That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew(E) that you are a gracious(F) and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love,(G) a God who relents(H) from sending calamity.(I)
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