Jonah 4:2

Jonah 4:1 nasb — But it greatly displeased Jonah and he became angry.

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"But it greatly displeased Jonah and he became angry."

— Jonah 4:1, NASB

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KJV
“But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry.”
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ASV
“But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry. ”
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WEB
“But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry.”
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NET
“Jonah Responds to God’s Kindness This displeased Jonah terribly and he became very angry.”
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DRB
“And Jonah was exceedingly troubled, and was angry:”
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BBE
“But this seemed very wrong to Jonah, and he was angry.”
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KJVA
“But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry.”
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Jonah 4 — Context

But it greatly displeased Jonah and he became angry.

He prayed to the LORD and said, "Please LORD, was not this what I said while I was still in my own country? Therefore in order to forestall this I fled to Tarshish, for I knew that You are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness, and one who relents concerning calamity.

"Therefore now, O LORD, please take my life from me, for death is better to me than life."

The LORD said, "Do you have good reason to be angry?"

Jonah 4:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jonah 4:1 say?

Jonah 4:1 in the NASB reads: “But it greatly displeased Jonah and he became angry.”

Where is Jonah 4:1 in the Bible?

Jonah 4:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jonah, chapter 4, 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 4:1.

What translation should I read Jonah 4:1 in?

Jonah 4:1 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 4:1?

Jonah 4:1 reads (NASB): “But it greatly displeased Jonah and he became angry.” 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.

Jonah 4:1 nasb — But it greatly displeased Jonah and he became angry.

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