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.
What does Jonah 1:12 mean?
Jonah gave an account of his religion, for that was his business. We may hope that he told with sorrow and shame, justifying God, condemning himself, and explaining to the mariners what a great God Jehovah is.
Key themes
HopeJustice and mercyMercyMission
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Keep this verse inside Jonah 1:11-12 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
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