Jonah 1:16

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

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What does Jonah 1:16 mean?

The mariners rowed against wind and tide, the wind of God's displeasure, the tide of his counsel; but it is in vain to think of saving ourselves any other way than by destroying our sins.

Key themes

Justice and mercyMercyMissionRepentance

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Keep this verse inside Jonah 1:13-16 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Jonah 1:13 Jonah 1:14 Micah 6:8 Amos 5:24