The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. That is what i tried to forestall by fleeing to tarshish. Nineveh was the main city of the assyrians who were the enemies of jonah s country of israel. The book of jonah and the god of second chances learn religions. Even the truth of god pleases the human heart often only as long as the own importance can be stressed by it. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. And they threw the cargo into the sea to lighten the ship. In the top box type the book of the bible and the chapter e. He went down to joppa, where he found a ship bound for. Jonah 4 new international version niv jonahs anger at the lord s compassion. The latter prophets follow psalms and the wisdom books in the greek septuagint, as well as our christian old testament of the bible. Rejecting the belief that god does not teach us through difficult times, bruckner shows how god works in our lives at precisely the moment we think all is lost. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for. Jonah 1 niv jonah flees from the lord the word of bible.
Last weeks top questions is the coronaviruscovid19 demonized. Mar 16, 2019 written by the prophet jonah, son of amittai, around 785760 b. Now l nineveh was an exceedingly great city, 1 three days journey in breadth. Introduction jonah is the book of the bible which perhaps has been criticized more than any other.
The book tells the story of the prophet jonah, who was called by god to go to the heathen city of nineveh, which god would soon destroy if they did not repent. This little book therefore contains very practical lessons for every reader. The book of jonah showcases gods concern for everyone in the world. From inside the fish jonah prayed to the lord his god. Jonah 2 niv from inside the fish jonah prayed to bible gateway. Jonah 3 niv jonah goes to nineveh then the word bible. In my distress i called to the lord, and he answered. Jonah 1 new international version niv dramatized audio bible. The book is named after its principal character, whose name means dove. But jonah had gone below deck, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep. Jonah or jonas, in the hebrew bible tanakhold testament, is a prophet of the northern kingdom of israel in about the 8th century bce. Clicking on a book of the bible will show you a list of all the chapters of that book. The book of jonah is narrative history and a prophetic oracle. It is a well known story for obvious reasons, not least of which are a disobedient prophet, an obedient fish and a wicked nation that starts out bad, yet ends up good.
He is the central figure of the book of jonah, in which he is called upon by god to travel to nineveh and warn its residents of impending divine wrath. Jonah 1, new international version niv the bible app. Jonahs anger at the lords compassion 1but to jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. Jonah 14 niv jonah flees from the lord the word of bible.
So instead, jonah ran away from god and went in a ship towards the west. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for tarshish to flee from the lord. But jonah ran away from the lord and headed for tarshish. Jonah flees from the lord the word of the lord came to jonah son of amittai. Sep 22, 2014 jonah flees from the lord 1 the word of the lord came to jonah son of amittai. But he could not understand how god could love even foreign nations who did bad things. Niv application commentary nivac 9780310206378 by james bruckner. Key personalities include jonah, the captain and the ships crew and the people of nineveh. The book of jonah niv audio holy bible high quality. Book of jonah, destruction and captivity by the assyrians. The book of jonah is a book of the neviim prophets in the hebrew bible. T he book of jonah is an old testament story which tells about how the prophet jonah refused to follow the lord.
The most popular bible verses from the bible book jonah. The book of jonah niv audio bible non dramatized youtube. Jonah, nahum, habakkuk, zephaniah the niv application. Book of jonah read, study bible verses online bible study tools. Jonah 3 new international version niv jonah goes to nineveh. Niv then the mariners were afraid, and each man cried to his god. Following the lead of the hebrew masoretic text, the title of the book is derived from the principal character, jonah. New international version below is a list of the books of the bible. He went down to joppa and found a ship going to tarshish. Jonah niv jonah flees from the lord the word of bible. In my distress i called to the lord, and he answered me. There he made himself a shelter, sat in its shade and waited to see what would happen to the city. B 2 go to the great city of nineveh c and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me. Jonah 1 now the word of the lord came to jonah the son of amittai, saying.
It tells of a hebrew prophet named jonah son of amittai who is sent by god to prophesy the destruction of nineveh but tries to escape the divine mission. Jonah flees from the lord 1 the word of the lord came to jonah son of amittai. Jonah 1 niv bible the word of the lord came to jonah. Also, select the version and then click the search the bible button. From the niv study bible, introductions to the books of the bible, jonah.
Jonah 1 niv bible the word of the lord came to jonah son. But the lord provided a great fish to swallow jonah, and jonah was inside the fish three days and three nights. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate god, slow to anger and abounding in love, a god who relents from sending calamity. Mark the chapters you have read, if you join our personal bible read plan. Jonah 4 niv jonahs anger at the lords bible gateway. The book of jonah from the holy bible new international version niv book 32 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and. Jonah 3, new international version niv the bible app. The book of jonah niv audio holy bible high quality and. Go at once to nineveh, that great city, and proclaim judgment upon it. Firstly the book of jonah is a proof of gods unlimited grace and mercy not only for his earthly people israel but also for the impious heathen city of nineveh.
This summary of the book of jonah provides information about the title, authors, date. Jonah, however, started out to flee to tarshish from the lords service. This summary of the book of jonah provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of jonah. All the sailors were afraid and each cried out to his own god. Full text in english of the book of jonah my jewish learning. Why did jesus speak this parable about people brought and slain in front of the ruler if he was meek and gentle. Jonah, nahum, habakkuk, zephaniah the niv application commentary book kindle edition by bruckner, james. But jonah was gone down into the sides of the ship.
Book of jonah simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. He went down to joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. The book begins with god telling jonah to go to the great city of nineveh. Jonah 4 niv read the new international version online. At this the men greatly feared the lord, and they offered a sacrifice to the lord and made vows to him. Through some supernatural events, god convinced him to obey and carry out the lords plan. The book of jonah recounts real events in the life and ministry of the prophet himself. The purpose of this book is to show that god is a merciful and gracious god. Oct 20, 2015 the book of jonah from the holy bible new international version niv book 32 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and. Jonah 1 new international version niv jonah flees from the lord. He went down to joppa, f where he found a ship bound for that port. Literary characteristics unlike most other prophetic parts of the ot, this book is a narrative account of a single prophetic mission. Go to the great city of nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.
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