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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jonah 3:4

Yet forty days - Both the Septuagint and Arabic read three days. Probably some early copyist of the Septuagint, from whom our modern editions are derived, mistook the Greek numerals μ forty for γ three; or put the three days' journey in preaching instead of the forty days mentioned in the denunciation. One of Kennicott's MSS., instead of ארבעים arbaim , forty, has שלשים sheloshim , thirty: but the Hebrew text is undoubtedly the true reading; and it is followed by all the ancient... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jonah 3:5

The people of Nineveh believed God - They had no doubt that the threatening would be fulfilled, unless their speedy conversion prevented it; but, though not expressed, they knew that the threatening was conditional. "The promises and threatenings of God, which are merely personal, either to any particular man or number of men, are always conditional, because the wisdom of God hath thought fit to make these depend on the behavior of men." - Dr. S. Clarke's Sermons, vol. i. Proclaimed a... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jonah 3:1

Verse 1 There is here set before us a remarkable proof of God’s grace, — that he was pleased to bestow on Jonah his former dignity and honor. He was indeed unworthy of the common light, but God not only restored him to life, but favored him again with the office and honor of a prophet. This, as I have said, Jonah obtained through the wonderful and singular favor of God. As he had previously fled, and by disobedience deprived himself in a manner of all God’s favor, the recovery of his prophetic... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jonah 3:2

Verse 2 The command now follows, Arise, go to Nineveh, to that great city, and preach there the preaching which I command thee. (42) God again repeats what we have observed at the be ginning, — that Nineveh was a great city, that Jonah might provide himself with an invincible courage of mind, and come there well prepared: for it often happens, that many boldly undertake an office, but soon fail, because difficulties had not been sufficiently foreseen by them. Hence, when men find more hardships... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jonah 3:3

Verse 3 Jonah, by saying that he went to Nineveh according to God’s command, proves in the first place, as I have said, how great was the power and energy of his faith; for though Jonah had considered the greatness and pride of the city, he seems to have forgotten that he was an obscure man, alone, and unarmed; but he had laid hold on weapons capable of destroying all the power of the world, for he knew that he was sent from above. His conviction was, that God was on his side; and he knew that... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jonah 3:4

Verse 4 Jonah here relates what had briefly been said before, — that he went to Nineveh according to the command of God. He shows then how faithfully he executed the duty enjoined on him, and thus obeyed the word of God. Hence Jonah came and began to enter the city and to preach on the first day. This promptness proves clearly how tractable Jonah had become, and how much he endeavored to obey God in discharging his office: for had there been still a timidity in his heart, he would have... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jonah 3:5

Verse 5 One thing, escaped me in the third verse: Jonah said that Nineveh was a city great to God. This form of speech is common in Scripture: for the Hebrews call that Divine, whatever it be, that is superior or excellent: so they say, the cedars of God, the mountains of God, the fields of God, when they are superior in height or in any other respect. Hence a city is called the city of God, when it is beyond others renowned. I wished briefly to allude to this subject, because some, with too... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jonah 3:1

The second time. He is forgiven and restored to his office, and the commission formerly given is renewed. Commentators have supposed that he went up to Jerusalem to pay his vows, and that the word of the Lord came unto him there. But all unnecessary details are omitted from the account, and we know nothing about this matter. The beginning of the next verse, "arise," seems to imply that he was then in some settled home, perhaps at Gath-hepher. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jonah 3:1-3

§ 1. Jonah is sent a second time to Nineveh, and obeys the command. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jonah 3:1-3

Peremptory reiteration and prompt obedience. We see Jonah entering here on the second stage of his strange career. And it is adjusted logically to the first. His recent experiences and their resulting sentiments form an obvious preparation for the duty next to hand. He has sinned and suffered and repented. He has deserted, and been captured and surrendered unconditionally. He has prayed, and been forgiven and set free. And it is natural that duty should be faced from a different standpoint... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jonah 3:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jonah 3:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jonah 3:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jonah 3:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jonah 3:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jonah 3:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jonah 3:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Jonah 3:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Jonah 3:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Jonah 3:1-3

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