Jonah 3:3

So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three days' journey.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jonah 3:3

BSB

This time Jonah got up and went to Nineveh, in accordance with the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly great city, requiring a three-day journey.

AKJV

So Jonah arose, and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three days' journey.

CPDV

And Jonah rose, and he went to Nineveh in accordance with the word of the Lord. And Nineveh was a great city of three days' journey.

ERV

So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city, of three days' journey.

NHEB

So Jonah arose, and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceedingly great city, three days' journey across.

SMT

And Jonah will rise and go to Nineveh according to the word of Jehovah. And Nineveh was a great city to God, the going of three days.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jonah 3:3

SoJonahH3124Proper Name Masculine aroseH6965VerbandwentH3212VerbuntoNinevehH5210Proper Name LocationaccordingtothewordH1697Noun MasculineoftheLORDH3068Proper NameNowNinevehH5210Proper Name LocationwasanexceedingH430Noun Masculine greatH1419 cityH5892Noun MasculineofthreeH7969Noun days'H3117Noun Masculine journeyH4109Noun Masculine

Commentary for Jonah 3:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Jonah 3:3

Summary

Prophet obeys and travels to massive city

Place

Nineveh

Event

Jonah journeys to Nineveh

Estimated Time Period

c. 8th century BC