Jonah 4:1

But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry.

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What does Jonah 4:1 mean?

What all the saints make matter of joy and praise, Jonah makes the subject of reflection upon God; as if showing mercy were an imperfection of the Divine nature, which is the greatest glory of it.

Key themes

Justice and mercyMercyMissionRepentance

Read with

Keep this verse inside Jonah 4:1-3 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Jonah 4:2 Jonah 4:3 Micah 6:8 Amos 5:24

Glossary

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.