Jonah 4:1

Jonah’s Anger at the LORD’s Compassion

1 But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry.

Jonah 4:1 in Other Translations

KJV
1 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry.
ESV
1 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry.
NLT
1 This change of plans greatly upset Jonah, and he became very angry.
MSG
1 Jonah was furious. He lost his temper.
CSB
1 But Jonah was greatly displeased and became furious.

Jonah 4:1 In-Context

1 But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry.
2 He prayed to the LORD, “Isn’t this what I said, LORD, when I was still at home? That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity.
3 Now, LORD, take away my life, for it is better for me to die than to live.”
4 But the LORD replied, “Is it right for you to be angry?”
5 Jonah had gone out and sat down at a place east of the city. There he made himself a shelter, sat in its shade and waited to see what would happen to the city.

Cross References 1

  • 1. ver 4; Matthew 20:11; Luke 15:28
Scripture quoted by permission.  Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®.  NIV®.  Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica.  All rights reserved worldwide.