Jonah 3:9

Who can tell if God will turn and repent, and turn away from his fierce anger, that we perish not?

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Other Translations for Jonah 3:9

BSB
Who knows? God may turn and relent; He may turn from His fierce anger, so that we will not perish."
AKJV
Who can tell if God will turn and repent, and turn away from his fierce anger, that we perish not?
CPDV
Who knows if God may turn and forgive, and may turn away from his furious wrath, so that we might not perish?"
ERV
Who knoweth whether God will not turn and repent, and turn away from his fierce anger, that we perish not?
NHEB
Who knows whether God will not turn and relent, and turn away from his fierce anger, so that we might not perish?"
SMT
Who shall know God will turn back and lament, and turning back from the burning of his anger and we shall not perish?

Commentary for Jonah 3:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jonah 3:9
Summary
Hopeful prayer seeking divine mercy and survival
Place
Nineveh
Event
King prays for divine mercy
Estimated Time Period
c. 8th century BC
Category
Prayer