Jonah Chapter 4

Jonah's Anger and God's Compassion

Old Testament Unknown Verses Jonah

Chapter Summary

Jonah is angry at God's mercy, but God teaches him about compassion

Key Verses

Jonah 4:2 Jonah 4:10 Jonah 4:11

Scripture Content

And he prayed to the Lord and said, 'O Lord, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarshish; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from disaster.'

Themes & Topics

God's Compassion Mercy Understanding God's Heart Universal Love