Jonah 3:9

Jonah 3:10-1964 bbe — And God saw what they did, how they were turned from their evil way; and God's purpose was changed as to the evil which…

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"And God saw what they did, how they were turned from their evil way; and God's purpose was changed as to the evil which he said he would do to them, and he did it not."

— Jonah 3:10-1964, Bible in Basic English

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“And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did it not. ”
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Jonah 3 — Context

And he had it given out in Nineveh, By the order of the king and his great men, no man or beast, herd or flock, is to have a taste of anything; let them have no food or water:

And let man and beast be covered with haircloth, and let them make strong prayers to God: and let everyone be turned from his evil way and the violent acts of their hands.

Who may say that God will not be turned, changing his purpose and turning away from his burning wrath, so that destruction may not overtake us?

And God saw what they did, how they were turned from their evil way; and God's purpose was changed as to the evil which he said he would do to them, and he did it not.

Jonah 3:10-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jonah 3:10-1964 say?

Jonah 3:10-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And God saw what they did, how they were turned from their evil way; and God's purpose was changed as to the evil which he said he would do to them, and he did it not.”

Where is Jonah 3:10-1964 in the Bible?

Jonah 3:10-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jonah, chapter 3, verses 10–1964.

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 3:10-1964.

What translation should I read Jonah 3:10-1964 in?

Jonah 3:10-1964 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 3:10-1964?

Jonah 3:10-1964 reads (BBE): “And God saw what they did, how they were turned from their evil way; and God's purpose was changed as to the evil which he said he would do to them, and he did it not.” 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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