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Jonah, 1

1. Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,

1. The word of Yahweh came to Jonah, son of Amittai,

2. Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me.

2. "Go to Nineveh, the great city, and preach against it, because I have known its wickedness."

3. But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.

3. But Jonah decided to flee from Yahweh and go to Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, found a ship bound for Tarshish, and paid the fare. Then he boarded it and went into the hold of the ship, journeying with them to Tarshish, far away from Yahweh.

4. But the LORD sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken.

4. Yahweh stirred up a storm wind on the sea, so there was a sea tempest, which threatened to destroy the ship.

5. Then the mariners were afraid, and cried every man unto his god, and cast forth the wares that [were] in the ship into the sea, to lighten [it] of them. But Jonah was gone down into the sides of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep.

5. The sailors took fright, and each cried out to his own god. To lighten the ship, they threw its cargo into the sea.

6. So the shipmaster came to him, and said unto him, What meanest thou, O sleeper? arise, call upon thy God, if so be that God will think upon us, that we perish not.

6. Meanwhile Jonah had gone into the hold of the ship, where he lay fast asleep. The captain came upon him and said, "How can you sleep? Get up and call on your god. Perhaps he will be mindful of us and will not allow us to die here."

7. And they said every one to his fellow, Come, and let us cast lots, that we may know for whose cause this evil [is] upon us. So they cast lots, and the lot fell upon Jonah.

7. The sailors said to each other, "Let us cast lots to find out who is responsible for this disaster." So they did, and the lot fell on Jonah.

8. Then said they unto him, Tell us, we pray thee, for whose cause this evil [is] upon us; What [is] thine occupation? and whence comest thou? what [is] thy country? and of what people [art] thou?

8. They questioned him, "So you are responsible for this evil that has come upon us? Tell us where you are from. What is your country, your nationality?"

9. And he said unto them, I [am] an Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, which hath made the sea and the dry [land].

9. And Jonah told them his story, "I am a Hebrew and I worship Yahweh, God of heaven who made the sea and the land..."

10. Then were the men exceedingly afraid, and said unto him, Why hast thou done this? For the men knew that he fled from the presence of the LORD, because he had told them.

10. As they knew that he was fleeing from Yahweh, the sailors were seized with great fear and said to him, "What a terrible thing have you done!"

11. Then said they unto him, What shall we do unto thee, that the sea may be calm unto us? for the sea wrought, and was tempestuous.

11. "What shall we do with you now to make the sea calm down?" The sea was growing more and more agitated.

12. And he said unto them, Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest [is] upon you.

12. He said to them, "Pick me up and throw me into the sea. It will quiet down, for I know it is because of me that this storm has come."

13. Nevertheless the men rowed hard to bring [it] to the land; but they could not: for the sea wrought, and was tempestuous against them.

13. The sailors, however, still did their best to row back to land. But they could not, for the sea had grown much rougher than before.

14. Wherefore they cried unto the LORD, and said, We beseech thee, O LORD, we beseech thee, let us not perish for this man's life, and lay not upon us innocent blood: for thou, O LORD, hast done as it pleased thee.

14. Then they called on Yahweh, "O Yahweh, do not let us perish for taking this man's life. Do not hold us guilty of shedding innocent blood. For you, Yahweh, have done this as you have thought right."

15. So they took up Jonah, and cast him forth into the sea: and the sea ceased from her raging.

15. They took Jonah and threw him overboard, and the raging sea grew calm again.

16. Then the men feared the LORD exceedingly, and offered a sacrifice unto the LORD, and made vows.

16. At this the men were seized with great fear of Yahweh. They offered a sacrifice to Yahweh and made vows to him.

17. Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.

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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).

Versi relativi a Jonah, 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)


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