Jonah 3:10

And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did it not.

King James Version
View Chapter

Other Translations for Jonah 3:10

BSB
When God saw their actions-that they had turned from their evil ways-He relented from the disaster He had threatened to bring upon them.
AKJV
And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do to them; and he did it not.
CPDV
And God saw their works, that they had been converted from their evil way. And God took pity on them, concerning the harm that he had said he would do to them, and he did not do it.
ERV
And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, which he said he would do unto them; and he did it not.
NHEB
God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way. God relented of the disaster which he said he would do to them, and he did not do it.
SMT
And God will see their works that they turned back from their evil way, and God will lament for the evil which he spake to do to them: and he did it not.

Commentary for Jonah 3:10

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Overview of Jonah 3:10
Summary
Divine compassion responds to genuine behavioral transformation
Place
Nineveh
Event
God spares Nineveh from destruction
Estimated Time Period
c. 8th century BC
Category
Promise