1. kai egeneto logoV kuriou proV iwnan ek deuterou legwn
2. anasthqi kai poreuqhti eiV nineuh thn polin thn megalhn kai khruxon en auth kata to khrugma to emprosqen o egw elalhsa proV se
3. kai anesth iwnaV kai eporeuqh eiV nineuh kaqwV elalhsen kurioV h de nineuh hn poliV megalh tw qew wsei poreiaV odou hmerwn triwn
4. kai hrxato iwnaV tou eiselqein eiV thn polin wsei poreian hmeraV miaV kai ekhruxen kai eipen eti treiV hmerai kai nineuh katastrafhsetai
5. kai enepisteusan oi andreV nineuh tw qew kai ekhruxan nhsteian kai enedusanto sakkouV apo megalou autwn ewV mikrou autwn
6. kai hggisen o logoV proV ton basilea thV nineuh kai exanesth apo tou qronou autou kai perieilato thn stolhn autou af' eautou kai periebaleto sakkon kai ekaqisen epi spodou
7. kai ekhrucqh kai erreqh en th nineuh para tou basilewV kai para twn megistanwn autou legwn oi anqrwpoi kai ta kthnh kai oi boeV kai ta probata mh geusasqwsan mhden mhde nemesqwsan mhde udwr pietwsan
8. kai periebalonto sakkouV oi anqrwpoi kai ta kthnh kai anebohsan proV ton qeon ektenwV kai apestreyan ekastoV apo thV odou autou thV ponhraV kai apo thV adikiaV thV en cersin autwn legonteV
9. tiV oiden ei metanohsei o qeoV kai apostreyei ex orghV qumou autou kai ou mh apolwmeqa
10. kai eiden o qeoV ta erga autwn oti apestreyan apo twn odwn autwn twn ponhrwn kai metenohsen o qeoV epi th kakia h elalhsen tou poihsai autoiV kai ouk epoihsen
Footnotes:
3:1-2 - God again calls Jonah to preach in Nineveh, and he obeys. God's call to bring the message of repentance is an opportunity for salvation, demonstrating God's mercy, which desires all to repent (see also 2 Peter 3:9 and Acts 17:30).
3:3-4 - Jonah preaches the message of impending destruction, and Nineveh begins to repent. The response of the people of Nineveh shows the power of a message of genuine repentance and God's willingness to forgive those who turn to Him (see also Luke 11:32 and Acts 3:19).
3:5-9 - The king of Nineveh humbles himself and orders a fast, demonstrating the action of repentance and the need for public conversion. This reveals that repentance must involve both the personal heart and concrete actions to change (see also Joel 2:12-13 and Luke 3:8).
03:10 - God sees Nineveh's repentance and decides not to destroy the city. This illustrates God's merciful heart, which is willing to forgive and restore those who sincerely repent (see also Ezekiel 18:23 and 1 John 1:9).
Verses related to Jonas, 3:
Jonah chapter 3 recounts the preaching in Nineveh and its surprising impact. How does a pagan city respond to the divine message? This inspiring text describes Jonah's renewed obedience, his preaching of judgment, and Nineveh's extraordinary repentance. The chapter demonstrates God's mercy extending beyond Israel's borders. Jonah 3 raises questions about the nature of true repentance and divine compassion. Examine with us five biblical passages that expand understanding of the themes of repentance and mercy present in this powerful chapter.
Luke 11:32: "The men of Nineveh will rise up in judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now he that is greater than Jonah is here." - Jesus compares Nineveh's repentance to his own generation, referring directly to the events of Jonah 3.
Jeremiah 18:7-8: "If at any time I decree that a nation or a kingdom be uprooted, demolished and destroyed, and if that nation about which I have given warning turns from its wickedness, then I will desist from inflicting upon it the calamity that I had planned." - This passage reflects the principle of repentance and divine mercy seen in God's response to Nineveh.
Ezekiel 18:21-22: "But if the wicked man turns from all the sins he has committed, and keeps all my decrees and does what is just and right, he will surely live; will not die. None of the crimes he committed will be remembered against him. Because of the righteous things he has done, he will live." - Ezekiel articulates the principle of divine repentance and forgiveness, exemplified in God's response to Nineveh.
Acts 26:20: "I preached first to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and throughout Judea, and also to the Gentiles, telling them to repent and turn to God, doing works that would demonstrate their repentance." - Paul's preaching to the Gentiles and his call to repentance echo Jonah's mission to Nineveh.
2 Peter 3:9: "The Lord does not delay in fulfilling his promise, as some think. On the contrary, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance." - This verse reflects God's patience and mercy seen in the response to Nineveh.
FAQ:
What happened when Jonah preached in Nineveh?
When Jonah preached in Nineveh, the king and people repented of their sins and cried out to God for forgiveness. God had mercy and did not destroy the city. (Jonah 3:4-10)
How did Nineveh demonstrate repentance?
Nineveh demonstrated repentance by fasting, putting on sackcloth, and turning away from violence and sin, asking for God's mercy. (Jonah 3:5-9)
What did God do after Nineveh repented?
God repented of the evil He planned to do to Nineveh and did not destroy the city, showing His compassion and willingness to forgive. (Jonah 3:10)
Why did God want Jonah to preach in Nineveh?
God wanted Jonah to preach in Nineveh to give the Ninevites an opportunity to repent of their sins and be reconciled to Him. (Jonah 3:2-4)
What can we learn from Nineveh's repentance?
Nineveh's repentance teaches us that no one is beyond God's mercy. Even the greatest sinners can be forgiven if they sincerely repent. (Jonah 3:5-10)
