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But it displeased Jonah exceedingly - This hasty, and indeed inconsiderate prophet, was vexed because his prediction was not fulfilled. He had more respect to his high sense of his own honor than he had to the goodness and mercy of God. He appeared to care little whether six hundred and twenty thousand persons were destroyed or not, so he might not pass for a deceiver, or one that denounced a falsity. And he was very angry - Because the prediction was not literally fulfilled; for he totally lost sight of the condition.
Quelle öffnen ↗JONAH FRETS AT GOD'S MERCY TO NINEVEH: IS REPROVED BY THE TYPE OF A GOURD. () angry--literally, "hot," probably, with grief or vexation, rather than anger [FAIRBAIRN]. How sad the contrast between God's feeling on the repentance of Nineveh towards Him, and Jonah's feeling on the repentance of God towards Nineveh. Strange in one who was himself a monument of mercy on his repentance! We all, like him, need the lesson taught in the parable of the unforgiving, though forgiven, debtor (). Jonah was grieved because Nineveh's preservation, after his denunciation, made him seem a false prophet [CALVIN]. But it would make Jonah a demon, not a man, to have preferred the destruction of six hundred thousand men rather than that his prophecy should be set aside through God's mercy triumphing over judgment. And God in that case would have severely chastised, whereas he only expostulates mildly with him, and by a mode of dealing, at once gentle and condescending, tries to show him his error. Moreover, Jonah himself, in apologizing for his vexation, does not mention the failure of his prediction as the cause: but solely the thought of God's slowness to anger. This was what led him to flee to Tarshish at his first commission; not the likelihood then of his prediction being falsified; for in fact his commission then was not to foretell Nineveh's downfall, but simply to "cry against" Nineveh's "wickedness" as having "come up before God." Jonah could hardly have been so vexed for the letter of his prediction failing, when the end of his commission had virtually been gained in leading Nineveh to repentance. This then cannot have been regarded by Jonah as the ultimate end of his commission. If Nineveh had been the prominent object with him, he would have rejoiced at the result of his mission…
Quelle öffnen ↗But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry. Jonah was "mirabilis homo", as one calls him, an "amazing man"; the strangest, oddest, and most out of the way man, for a good man and a prophet, as one shall ever hear or read of. Displeased he was at that, which one would have thought he would have exceedingly rejoiced at, the success of his ministry, as all good men, prophets, and ministers of the word, do; nothing grieves them more than the hardness of men's hearts, and the failure of their labours; and nothing more rejoices them than the conversion of sinners by them; but Jonah is displeased at the repentance of the Ninevites through his preaching, and at the mercy of God showed unto them: displeased at that, on account of which there is joy in heaven among the divine Persons, Father, Son, and Spirit, and among the holy angels, even over one repenting sinner; and much more over many thousands, as in this case: displeased at that which is the grudge, the envy, and spite of devils, and which they do all they can to hinder: and the more strange it is that Jonah should act such a part at this time, when he himself had just received mercy of the Lord in so extraordinary a manner as to be delivered out of the fish's belly, even out of the belly of hell; which one would think would have warmed his heart with love, not only to God, but to the souls of men, and caused him to have rejoiced that others were sharers with him in the same grace and mercy, reasons of this strange conduct, if they may be called reasons, are supposed to be these: one reason was, his own honour, which he thought lay at stake, and that he should be reckoned a false prophet if Nineveh was not destroyed at the time he had fixed; but the proviso implied, though not expressed, "except ye repent,…
Quelle öffnen ↗Jonah, provoked at the sparing of Nineveh, prayed in his displeasure to Jehovah to take his soul from him, as his proclamation had not been fulfilled (Jon 4:1-3). ויּרע אל י, it was evil for Jonah, i.e., it vexed, irritated him, not merely it displeased him, for which ירע בּעיניו is generally used. The construction with אל resembles that with ל in Neh 2:10; Neh 13:8. רעה גדולה, "a great evil," serves simply to strengthen the idea of ירע. The great vexation grew even to anger (יחר לו; cf. Gen 30:2, etc.). The fact that the predicted destruction of Nineveh had not taken place excited his discontent and wrath. And he tried to quarrel with God, by praying to Jehovah. (Note: Calvin observes upon this: "He prayed in a tumult, as if reproving God. We must necessarily recognise a certain amount of piety in this prayer of Jonah, and at the same time many faults. There was so far piety in it, that he directed his complaints to God. For hypocrites, even when they address God, are nevertheless hostile to Him. But Jonah, when he complains, although he does not keep within proper bounds, but is carried away by a blind and vicious impulse, is nevertheless prepared to submit himself to God, as we shall presently see. This is the reason why he is said to have prayed.") "Alas (אנּא as in Jon 1:14), Jehovah, was not this my word (i.e., did I not say so to myself) when I was still in my land (in Palestine)?" What his word or his thought then was, he does not say; but it is evident from what follows: viz., that Jehovah would not destroy Nineveh, if its inhabitants repented. ‛Al-kēn, therefore, sc. because this was my saying. קדּמתּי, προέφθασα, I prevented to flee to Tarshish, i.e., I endeavoured, by a flight to Tarshish, to prevent, sc. what has now taken place, namely, that Thou dost no…
Quelle öffnen ↗4:1-7 The account takes an unexpected turn. Jonah, himself a recipient of God’s mercy, complains about the mercy that the Lord has dispensed to the Assyrians. The prophet’s insolence only magnifies God’s grace (see 4:8-11 for God’s response). 4:1 This change of plans (literally It): See study note on 3:10.
Quelle öffnen ↗Ursprache
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יָרַע (yâraʻ, H3415) — properly, to be broken up (with any violent action) i.e. (figuratively) to fear יוֹנָה (Yôwnâh, H3124) — Jonah, an Israelite גָּדוֹל (gâdôwl, H1419) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent רַע (raʻ, H7451) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral) חָרָה (chârâh, H2734) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
Quelle öffnen ↗פָּלַל (pâlal, H6419) — to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray יְהֹוָה (Yᵉhôvâh, H3068) — Jehovah, Jewish national name of God אָמַר (ʼâmar, H559) — to say (used with great latitude) אָנָּא (ʼânnâʼ, H577) — oh now! דָּבָר (dâbâr, H1697) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause אֲדָמָה (ʼădâmâh, H127) — soil (from its general redness) בָּרַח (bârach, H1272) — to bolt, i.e. figuratively, to flee suddenly קָדַם (qâdam, H6923) — to project (one self), i.e. precede; hence, to anticipate, hasten, meet (usually for help) תַּרְשִׁישׁ (Tarshîysh, H8659) — Tarshish, a place on the Mediterranean, hence, the ephithet of a merchant vessel (as if… יָדַע (yâdaʻ, H3045) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses,… חַנּוּן (channûwn, H2587) — gracious אֵל (ʼêl, H410) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity) רַחוּם (rachûwm, H7349) — compassionate אָרֵךְ (ʼârêk, H750) — long
Quelle öffnen ↗יְהֹוָה (Yᵉhôvâh, H3068) — Jehovah, Jewish national name of God לָקַח (lâqach, H3947) — to take (in the widest variety of applications) נֶפֶשׁ (nephesh, H5315) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in… טוֹב (ṭôwb, H2896) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the… מָוֶת (mâveth, H4194) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades);… חַי (chay, H2416) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially…
Quelle öffnen ↗אָמַר (ʼâmar, H559) — to say (used with great latitude) יְהֹוָה (Yᵉhôvâh, H3068) — Jehovah, Jewish national name of God יָטַב (yâṭab, H3190) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy,… חָרָה (chârâh, H2734) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
Quelle öffnen ↗יוֹנָה (Yôwnâh, H3124) — Jonah, an Israelite יָצָא (yâtsâʼ, H3318) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and… עִיר (ʻîyr, H5892) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere… יָשַׁב (yâshab, H3427) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to… קֶדֶם (qedem, H6924) — the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity);… עָשָׂה (ʻâsâh, H6213) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application סֻכָּה (çukkâh, H5521) — a hut or lair צֵל (tsêl, H6738) — shade, whether literal or figurative רָאָה (râʼâh, H7200) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied,…
Quelle öffnen ↗יְהֹוָה (Yᵉhôvâh, H3068) — Jehovah, Jewish national name of God אֱלֹהִים (ʼĕlôhîym, H430) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with… מָנָה (mânâh, H4487) — properly, to weigh out; by implication, to allot or constitute officially; also to… קִיקָיוֹן (qîyqâyôwn, H7021) — the gourd (as nauseous) עָלָה (ʻâlâh, H5927) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of… יוֹנָה (Yôwnâh, H3124) — Jonah, an Israelite צֵל (tsêl, H6738) — shade, whether literal or figurative רֹאשׁ (rôʼsh, H7218) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of… נָצַל (nâtsal, H5337) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense רַע (raʻ, H7451) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral) גָּדוֹל (gâdôwl, H1419) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent שִׂמְחָה (simchâh, H8057) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival) שָׂמַח (sâmach, H8055) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
Quelle öffnen ↗אֱלֹהִים (ʼĕlôhîym, H430) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with… מָנָה (mânâh, H4487) — properly, to weigh out; by implication, to allot or constitute officially; also to… תּוֹלָע (tôwlâʻ, H8438) — the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the colorfrom it, and cloths dyed… שַׁחַר (shachar, H7837) — dawn (literal, figurative or adverbial) עָלָה (ʻâlâh, H5927) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of… מׇחֳרָת (mochŏrâth, H4283) — the morrow or (adverbially) tomorrow נָכָה (nâkâh, H5221) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively) קִיקָיוֹן (qîyqâyôwn, H7021) — the gourd (as nauseous) יָבֵשׁ (yâbêsh, H3001) — to be ashamed, confused or disappointed; also (as failing) to dry up (as water) or wither…
Quelle öffnen ↗שֶׁמֶשׁ (shemesh, H8121) — the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. (architectural) a notched… זָרַח (zârach, H2224) — properly, to irradiate (or shoot forth beams), i.e. to rise (as the sun); specifically,… אֱלֹהִים (ʼĕlôhîym, H430) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with… מָנָה (mânâh, H4487) — properly, to weigh out; by implication, to allot or constitute officially; also to… חֲרִישִׁי (chărîyshîy, H2759) — quiet, i.e. sultry (as feminine noun, the sirocco or hot east wind) קָדִים (qâdîym, H6921) — the fore or front part; hence (by orientation) the East (often adverbially, eastward, for… רוּחַ (rûwach, H7307) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively,… נָכָה (nâkâh, H5221) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively) רֹאשׁ (rôʼsh, H7218) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of… יוֹנָה (Yôwnâh, H3124) — Jonah, an Israelite עָלַף (ʻâlaph, H5968) — to veil or cover; figuratively, to be languid שָׁאַל (shâʼal, H7592) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand נֶפֶשׁ (nephesh, H5315) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in… מוּת (mûwth, H4191) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
Quelle öffnen ↗אֱלֹהִים (ʼĕlôhîym, H430) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with… אָמַר (ʼâmar, H559) — to say (used with great latitude) יוֹנָה (Yôwnâh, H3124) — Jonah, an Israelite יָטַב (yâṭab, H3190) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy,… חָרָה (chârâh, H2734) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy קִיקָיוֹן (qîyqâyôwn, H7021) — the gourd (as nauseous) מָוֶת (mâveth, H4194) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades);…
Quelle öffnen ↗אָמַר (ʼâmar, H559) — to say (used with great latitude) יְהֹוָה (Yᵉhôvâh, H3068) — Jehovah, Jewish national name of God חוּס (chûwç, H2347) — properly, to cover, i.e. (figuratively) to compassionate קִיקָיוֹן (qîyqâyôwn, H7021) — the gourd (as nauseous) עָמַל (ʻâmal, H5998) — to toil, i.e. work severely and with irksomeness גָּדַל (gâdal, H1431) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor,… בֵּן (bên, H1121) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative… לַיִל (layil, H3915) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity אָבַד (ʼâbad, H6) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
Quelle öffnen ↗חוּס (chûwç, H2347) — properly, to cover, i.e. (figuratively) to compassionate נִינְוֵה (Nîynᵉvêh, H5210) — Nineveh, the capital of Assyria גָּדוֹל (gâdôwl, H1419) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent עִיר (ʻîyr, H5892) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere… יֵשׁ (yêsh, H3426) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection) רָבָה (râbâh, H7235) — to increase (in whatever respect) שְׁנַיִם (shᵉnayim, H8147) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold עָשָׂר (ʻâsâr, H6240) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth רִבּוֹ (ribbôw, H7239) — a myriad, i.e. indefinitely, large number אָדָם (ʼâdâm, H120) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.) יָדַע (yâdaʻ, H3045) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses,… יָמִין (yâmîyn, H3225) — the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more… שְׂמֹאול (sᵉmôʼwl, H8040) — properly, dark (as enveloped), i.e. the north; hence (by orientation), the left hand רַב (rab, H7227) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
Quelle öffnen ↗Querverweise
Andere Stellen, die die Gemeinschaft am häufigsten mit dieser verbindet. Zum Lesen antippen.
Da ward er zornig und wollte nicht hineingehen. Sein Vater aber ging hinaus und redete ihm zu.
Da sprach Gott zu Jona: Ist es recht, daß du so zürnst um des Rizinus willen? Er sprach: Ja, ich zürne mit Recht bis zum Tod!
Habe ich nicht Macht, mit dem Meinen zu tun, was ich will? Oder siehst du darum scheel, daß ich so gütig bin?
Da sprach der HERR: Ist es recht, daß du so zürnst?
Als aber der Pharisäer, der ihn geladen hatte, das sah, sprach er bei sich selbst: Wenn dieser ein Prophet wäre, so wüßte er doch, wer und was für eine Frau das ist, die ihn anrührt, daß sie eine Sünderin ist!
Da sprachen Paulus und Barnabas freimütig: Euch mußte das Wort Gottes zuerst gepredigt werden; da ihr es aber von euch stoßet und euch selbst des ewigen Lebens nicht würdig achtet, siehe, so wenden wir uns zu den Heiden.