Jonah 4:7 bbe — But early on the morning after, God made ready a worm for the destruction of the vine, and it became dry and dead.

Bible in Basic English

"But early on the morning after, God made ready a worm for the destruction of the vine, and it became dry and dead."

— Jonah 4:7, Bible in Basic English

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Jonah 4 — Context

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And the Lord said, Have you any right to be angry?

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Then Jonah went out of the town, and took his seat on the east side of the town and made himself a roof of branches and took his seat under its shade till he saw what would become of the town.

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And the Lord God made a vine come up over Jonah to give him shade over his head. And Jonah was very glad because of the vine.

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But early on the morning after, God made ready a worm for the destruction of the vine, and it became dry and dead.

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Then when the sun came up, God sent a burning east wind: and so great was the heat of the sun on his head that Jonah was overcome, and, requesting death for himself, said, Death is better for me than life.

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And the Lord said to Jonah, Have you any right to be angry about the vine? And he said, I have a right to be truly angry.

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And the Lord said, You had pity on the vine, for which you did no work and for the growth of which you were not responsible; which came up in a night and came to an end in a night;

Jonah 4:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jonah 4:7 say?
Jonah 4:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But early on the morning after, God made ready a worm for the destruction of the vine, and it became dry and dead.”
Where is Jonah 4:7 in the Bible?
Jonah 4:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jonah, chapter 4, verse 7.
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 4:7.
What translation should I read Jonah 4:7 in?
Jonah 4:7 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 4:7?
Jonah 4:7 reads (BBE): “But early on the morning after, God made ready a worm for the destruction of the vine, and it became dry and dead.” 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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