Jonah 1:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jonah 1:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jonah 1:10 is a verse from the book of Jonah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then were the men exceedingly afraid, and said unto him, Why hast thou done this? For the men knew that he fled from the..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jonah 1:10 — KJV
“Then were the men exceedingly afraid, and said unto him, Why hast thou done this? For the men knew that he fled from the presence of the LORD, because he had told them. exceedingly...: Heb. with great fear”
— Jonah 1:10 (KJV)
Jonah 1:10 in Context — About the Book of Jonah
Jonah is the prophet who ran — away from Nineveh, into a storm, and into the belly of a great fish, where he finally prayed. God's question closes the book: shouldn't I have compassion on a city of 120,000? It exposes our reluctance and God's relentless mercy to outsiders.
Cross-References for Jonah 1:10
“And the king said unto the footmen that stood about him, Turn, and slay the priests of the LORD; because their hand also is with David, and because they knew when he fled, and did not shew it to me. But the servants of the king would not put forth their hand to fall upon the priests of the LORD. footmen: or, guard: Heb. runners”
Shares key themes with Jonah 1:10: men, knew, fled
“And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel. determined: Heb. counselled”
Shares key themes with Jonah 1:10: then, why, hast
“Then the men feared the LORD exceedingly, and offered a sacrifice unto the LORD, and made vows. offered...: Heb. sacrifice unto the LORD, and vowed vows”
Shares key themes with Jonah 1:10: then, men, exceedingly
“And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand? the LORD: Heb. the face of the LORD”
Shares key themes with Jonah 1:10: why, hast, lord
“Now therefore why should we die? for this great fire will consume us: if we hear the voice of the LORD our God any more, then we shall die. hear: Heb. add to hear”
Shares key themes with Jonah 1:10: then, why, lord
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