Lux Domini

Jonah 1:1

Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,
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What does Jonah 1:1 mean?

It is sad to think how much sin is committed in great cities. Their wickedness, as that of Nineveh, is a bold and open affront to God.

Key themes

Justice and mercyTruthMercyMission

Read with

Keep this verse inside Jonah 1:1-3 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Jonah 1:2Jonah 1:3Micah 6:8Amos 5:24

Related topics

Bible verses about justice and mercyBible verses about truth

Glossary

Amittai Person

True, the father of Jonah the prophet, a native of Gath-hepher ( 2 Kings 14:25 ; Jonah 1:1 ).

Jonah Person

A dove, the son of Amittai of Gath-hepher. He was a prophet of Israel, and predicted the restoration of the ancient boundaries ( 2 Kings 14:25-27 ) of the kingdom.