Jonah 1:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jonah 1:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jonah 1:4 is a verse from the book of Jonah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But the LORD sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jonah 1:4 — KJV
“But the LORD sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken. sent out: Heb. cast forth was like...: Heb. thought to be broken”
— Jonah 1:4 (KJV)
Jonah 1:4 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 1:4
“And the LORD turned a mighty strong west wind, which took away the locusts, and cast them into the Red sea; there remained not one locust in all the coasts of Egypt. cast: Heb. fastened”
Shares key themes with Jonah 1:4: lord, wind, into
“And the LORD sent an angel, which cut off all the mighty men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he was come into the house of his god, they that came forth of his own bowels slew him there with the sword. slew...: Heb. made him fall”
Shares key themes with Jonah 1:4: lord, sent, into
“Thy rowers have brought thee into great waters: the east wind hath broken thee in the midst of the seas. midst: Heb. heart”
Shares key themes with Jonah 1:4: great, wind, into
“And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, and shall be found no more at all.”
Shares key themes with Jonah 1:4: great, into, sea
“And he said unto them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is upon you.”
Shares key themes with Jonah 1:4: great, into, sea
Pray Jonah 1:4
Generate a Prayer from Jonah 1:4
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse