約拿書 3:7-8 RCUVTS

The Pulpit Commentary - Jonah 3:5-9

Jonah's successful ministry in Nineveh. With a quick and marvellous success was Jonah's ministry crowned. Doubtless the Ninevites knew how he had sought to escape his mission to them, and all the perilous and miraculous consequences of his flight. This seems clearly implied in our Lord's words, who says that Jonah was "a sign unto the Ninevites." And he only could be this in so far as they were acquainted with his history. He was "a sign" that Jehovah was not to be trifled with. If he, a ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jonah 3:7

He caused it, etc.; literally, he caused proclamation to be made, and said, i.e. by the heralds. The decree. The word used here ( taam ) is an Accadian term, which had become naturalized in Assyria, Persia, and Babylonia, and was applied to a mandate issued with royal authority. It is found in Daniel 3:10 , Daniel 3:29 ; Daniel 4:6 ; Ezra 4:8 , etc. Jonah introduces it here as being the very word employed in describing the proclamation. And his nobles. The monarchs of Assyria... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jonah 3:7-8

Ceremonial and moral repentance. It must have been a striking and picturesque spectacle that was presented by Nineveh when the decree of the king and nobles was carried out, when a general fast was observed, when sackcloth and ashes were worn by man and beast, and when general prayer ascended in a mighty cry to Heaven. But to the reflective mind it must have been still more interesting to observe the population turning from their evil ways and refraining from acts of violence. I. THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jonah 3:8

Let man and beast be covered with sackcloth. As we put trappings on horses in funerals. The LXX . wrongly makes this verse give an account of the execution of the edict instead of being part of the edict itself; thus: "And men and beasts were clothed with sackcloth," etc. Cry mightily; i.e. let man cry mightily; Septuagint, ἐκτενῶς , "with intensity;" Vulgate, in fortitudine. Let them turn every one from his evil way ( Jeremiah 25:5 ; Jeremiah 36:3 , Jeremiah 36:7 ).... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jonah 3:7

And he caused it to be proclaimed and published through Nineveh; - literally, “And he cried and said, etc.” The cry or proclamation of the king corresponded with the cry of Jonah. Where the prophet’s cry, calling to repentance, had reached, the proclamation of the king followed, obeying. “By the decree of the king and his nobles.” This is a hint of the political state of Nineveh, beyond what we have elsewhere. It was not then an absolute monarchy. At least, the king strengthened his command by... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jonah 3:8

Let man and beast be covered with sackcloth - The gorgeous caparisons of horses, mules and camels was part of Eastern magnificence. Who knows not how man’s pride is fed by the sleekness of his stud, their “well-appointed” trappings? Man, in his luxury and pride, would have everything reflect his glory, and minister to pomp. Self-humiliation would have everything reflect its lowliness. Sorrow would have everything answer to its sorrow. People think it strange that the horses at Nineveh were... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jonah 3:7-9

Jonah 3:7-9. Let neither man nor beast taste any thing This was ordered to add the greater solemnity to the humiliation, and that men might be affected by the mournful cries of the cattle under such restraints, and thereby be moved to greater sorrow and contrition. It was, however, carrying their abstinence to a greater severity than we find practised among the Jews; for though, in times of public calamity, and on the day of solemn expiation, they made their children fast, as we may gather... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jonah 3:1-10

3:1-4:11 THE NINEVITES’ REPENTANCEJonah’s preaching in Nineveh (3:1-10)God repeated his command to Jonah to go and preach in Nineveh, and this time Jonah obeyed (3:1-3). God’s message was that within forty days Nineveh would, because of its wickedness, be overthrown. The Ninevites, leaders and common people alike, heeded the warning and turned in repentance to God (4-5). The king even issued a decree commanding a moral reformation in the city (6-9). As a result of the Ninevites’ repentance, God... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jonah 3:7

nobles = great. ones. man. Hebrew ' adam . App-14 . herd nor flock. See note on "that great city", Jonah 3:2 , and "much cattle", Jonah 4:11 , read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jonah 3:8

evil wicked. Hebrew. raa App-44 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Jonah 3:5-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Jonah 3:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Jonah 3:7-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Jonah 3:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jonah 3:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jonah 3:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jonah 3:7-9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jonah 3:1-10

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jonah 3:7

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jonah 3:8

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