1. et factum est verbum Domini ad Jonam filium Amathi dicens
2. surge vade in Nineven civitatem grandem et prædica in ea quia ascendit malitia ejus coram me
3. et surrexit Jona ut fugeret in Tharsis a facie Domini et descendit Joppen et invenit navem euntem in Tharsis et dedit naulum ejus et descendit in eam ut iret cum eis in Tharsis a facie Domini
4. Dominus autem misit ventum magnum in mari et facta est tempestas magna in mari et navis periclitabatur conteri
5. et timuerunt nautæ et clamaverunt viri ad deum suum et miserunt vasa quæ erant in navi in mare ut adleviaretur ab eis et Jona descendit ad interiora navis et dormiebat sopore gravi
6. et accessit ad eum gubernator et dixit ei quid tu sopore deprimeris surge invoca Deum tuum si forte recogitet Deus de nobis et non pereamus
7. et dixit vir ad collegam suum venite et mittamus sortes et sciamus quare hoc malum sit nobis et miserunt sortes et cecidit sors super Jonam
8. et dixerunt ad eum indica nobis cujus causa malum istud sit nobis quod est opus tuum quæ terra tua et quo vel ex quo populo es tu
9. et dixit ad eos Hebræus ego sum et Dominum Deum cæli ego timeo qui fecit mare et aridam
10. et timuerunt viri timore magno et dixerunt ad eum quid hoc fecisti cognoverunt enim viri quod a facie Domini fugeret quia indicaverat eis
11. et dixerunt ad eum quid faciemus tibi et cessabit mare a nobis quia mare ibat et intumescebat
12. et dixit ad eos tollite me et mittite in mare et cessabit mare a vobis scio enim ego quoniam propter me tempestas grandis hæc super vos
13. et remigabant viri ut reverterentur ad aridam et non valebant quia mare ibat et intumescebat super eos
14. et clamaverunt ad Dominum et dixerunt quæsumus Domine ne pereamus in anima viri istius et ne des super nos sanguinem innocentem quia tu Domine sicut voluisti fecisti
15. et tulerunt Jonam et miserunt in mare et stetit mare a fervore suo
16. et timuerunt viri timore magno Dominum et immolaverunt hostias Domino et voverunt vota
Footnotes:
1:1-2 - God calls Jonah to preach against the city of Nineveh, but he flees to Tarshish. Jonah's refusal to fulfill his divine mission reflects human resistance to God's call, often out of fear or prejudice (see also Romans 10:14-15 and Matthew 28:19-20).
1:3-5 - Jonah tries to flee God's call on a ship, but a great storm is sent by God. The storm symbolizes the consequences of disobeying God, showing that nothing can escape His sovereignty (see also Psalm 107:25-29 and Hebrews 12:6).
1:6-10 - The sailors, fearing for their lives, question Jonah and discover that he is responsible for the storm. The sailors' plight illustrates the impact of sin and disobedience on the lives of others, and also reveals God's mercy even in times of crisis (see also Ezekiel 18:20 and 1 Timothy 2:4).
1:11-15 - Jonah instructs the sailors to throw him overboard to calm the storm. Jonah's action shows that obedience is essential to halt divine judgment. This act also points to the necessity of sacrifice to achieve peace (see also Luke 11:29-32 and Romans 5:9).
1:16-17 - The storm calms after Jonah's sacrifice. God provides a great fish to swallow Jonah, symbolizing divine grace that saves even when there are consequences for disobedience (see also Matthew 12:40 and Psalm 69:1-3).
Verses related to Prophetia Ionae, 1:
Jonah chapter 1 recounts the reluctant prophet's escape. Why does Jonah try to escape God's call? This dramatic text describes the divine commission to Jonah to preach in Nineveh and his attempt to flee to Tarshish. The chapter reports the storm sent by God and the throwing of Jonah into the sea. Jonah 1 raises questions about obedience, divine sovereignty, and the scope of God's mercy. Explore with us five biblical passages that expand your understanding of the themes of calling and obedience presented in this intriguing chapter.
Matthew 12:40: "For just as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth." - Jesus uses Jonah's experience as a prophetic sign of his own death and resurrection.
2 Kings 14:25: "It was he who reestablished the borders of Israel from Lebo-hamath to the sea of Arabah, according to the word that the Lord, the God of Israel, had spoken through his servant Jonah, son of Amittai, the prophet of Gath-hepher." - This passage provides historical context for Jonah, mentioning him as a recognized prophet in Israel.
Psalms 107:23-25: "Others set out to sea in ships, to trade in the great waters, and saw the works of the Lord, his wonders in the depths. He spoke and caused a gale that raised the waves." - This psalm describes a storm at sea, reminiscent of Jonah's experience in chapter 1.
Acts 27:18-19: "The next day, as the storm continued with the same force, they began to throw the cargo into the sea. On the third day, they themselves, with their own hands, threw the ship's devices into the sea." - Paul's experience during a storm at sea echoes that of Jonah, both facing dangers at sea.
Romans 1:16: "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Greek." - This verse reflects the universal theme of God's salvation, contrasting with Jonah's initial reluctance to preach to the Gentiles.
FAQ:
Why did Jonah flee to Tarshish?
Jonah fled to Tarshish when God called him to Nineveh, fearing that the Ninevites would repent and be forgiven. He wanted to avoid fulfilling this mission. (Jonah 1:1-3)
What happened during the storm at sea?
During the storm, the sailors cast lots and discovered that Jonah was the culprit. He was thrown overboard, and immediately the storm stopped. (Jonah 1:4-16)
How was Jonah saved from the sea?
God prepared a great fish to swallow Jonah, saving him from certain death at sea. He remained in the belly of the fish for three days and three nights. (Jonah 1:17)
What did the fish do to Jonah after three days?
After three days, the fish vomited Jonah onto dry land, fulfilling God's plan for him to preach in Nineveh. (Jonah 2:10)
What sign did God give Jonah to convince him to preach in Nineveh?
God commanded Jonah to go back to Nineveh, and after his obedience, the city repented, showing that God's call had a divine purpose. (Jonah 3:1-10)
