Jonah 4:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jonah 4:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jonah 4:1 is a verse from the book of Jonah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jonah 4:1 — KJV
“But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry.”
— Jonah 4:1 (KJV)
Jonah 4:1 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 4:1
“And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who? where is he that hath taken venison, and brought it me, and I have eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him? yea, and he shall be blessed. trembled...: Heb. trembled with a great trembling greatly taken: Heb. hunted”
Shares key themes with Jonah 4:1: exceedingly, very
“Then Moses heard the people weep throughout their families, every man in the door of his tent: and the anger of the LORD was kindled greatly; Moses also was displeased.”
Shares key themes with Jonah 4:1: displeased, very
“And the LORD was very angry with Aaron to have destroyed him: and I prayed for Aaron also the same time.”
Shares key themes with Jonah 4:1: very, angry
“And Saul was very wroth, and the saying displeased him; and he said, They have ascribed unto David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed but thousands: and what can he have more but the kingdom? displeased him: Heb. was evil in his eyes”
Shares key themes with Jonah 4:1: displeased, very
“And his father had not displeased him at any time in saying, Why hast thou done so? and he also was a very goodly man; and his mother bare him after Absalom. at any...: Heb. from his days”
Shares key themes with Jonah 4:1: displeased, very
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