The Book of Jonah
The Book of Jonah tells the story of a reluctant prophet sent by God to preach repentance to Nineveh, a foreign and hostile city. Jonah's initial refusal highlights human resistance to God's compassion.
After being swallowed by a great fish, Jonah obeys God's command, and Nineveh repents. God's mercy toward Nineveh reveals His compassion for all people, not just Israel.
Jonah struggles to accept God's mercy, exposing the tension between human judgment and divine compassion.
Jonah teaches:
- •God's mercy extends to all nations
- •Obedience is better than resistance
- •God's compassion surpasses human limits.
Author
Jonah
Written
785-760 BC
Chapters
4
Characters in Jonah
Key Themes in Jonah
Verse Commentaries in Jonah
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Ten KJV questions from the Book of Jonah, with chapter and verse on every answer.
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Miracles in the Book of Jonah
Supernatural acts of God recorded in Jonah:
Jonah and the Great Fish
A great fish swallowed Jonah and held him three days and nights before delivering him alive on land.
Read the miracleCleansing of the Ten Lepers
Jesus cleansed ten lepers on the way to Jerusalem; only one — a Samaritan — returned to give thanks.
Read the miracleHealing of Malchus' Ear
Jesus restores the severed ear of the high priest's servant at His arrest in Gethsemane.
Read the miracleThe Glory of the LORD Fills Solomon's Temple
Fire falls and the glory of the LORD fills the temple at its dedication, so the priests cannot stand to minister.
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Jonah Quiz
A 10-question journey through the book of Jonah according to the King James Version.
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Obedience Bible Quiz
To obey is better than sacrifice — walking in the ways of the LORD.
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Repentance Bible Quiz
Turn from sin and turn to God — a change of mind and heart.
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Nineveh in the Bible
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