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Jonah 3:2

Jonah 3:1 web — The word of Yahweh came to Jonah the second time, saying,

World English Bible

"The word of Yahweh came to Jonah the second time, saying,"

— Jonah 3:1, World English Bible

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Jonah 3 — Context

1

The word of Yahweh came to Jonah the second time, saying,

2

"Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the message that I give you."

3

So Jonah arose, and went to Nineveh, according to the word of Yahweh. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly great city, three days' journey across.

4

Jonah began to enter into the city a day's journey, and he cried out, and said, "In forty days, Nineveh will be overthrown!"

Jonah 3:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Jonah 3:1 say?
Jonah 3:1 in the World English Bible reads: “The word of Yahweh came to Jonah the second time, saying,”
Where is Jonah 3:1 in the Bible?
Jonah 3:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jonah, chapter 3, verse 1.
Who wrote Jonah?
Jonah is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jonah son of Amittai). It was written c. 785–760 BC.
What is the book of Jonah about?
Jonah, sent to preach repentance to Israel's enemies in Nineveh, runs the opposite direction — and ends up in the belly of a great fish. The story confronts every smug heart with the question: do you want God's mercy only for yourself, or for them too?
What are the major themes of Jonah?
Jonah explores themes including Mercy, Repentance, Nations, Reluctant Prophet, Sovereignty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jonah 3:1.
What translation should I read Jonah 3:1 in?
Jonah 3:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jonah 3:1?
Jonah 3:1 reads (WEB): “The word of Yahweh came to Jonah the second time, saying,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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