Jonah 4:7

But God prepared a worm when the morning rose the next day, and it smote the gourd that it withered.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jonah 4:7

BSB

When dawn came the next day, God appointed a worm that attacked the plant so that it withered.

AKJV

But God prepared a worm when the morning rose the next day, and it smote the gourd that it withered.

CPDV

And God prepared a worm, when dawn approached on the next day, and it struck the ivy, and it dried up.

ERV

But God prepared a worm when the morning rose the next day, and it smote the gourd, that it withered.

NHEB

But God prepared a worm at dawn the next day, and it chewed on the vine, so that it withered.

SMT

And God will appoint a worm in the going up of the morning for the morrow, and it will strike the gourd, and it will dry up.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jonah 4:7

ButGodH430Noun Masculine preparedH4487VerbawormH8438Noun MasculinewhenthemorningH7837Noun Masculine roseH5927VerbthenextdayH4283Noun FeminineanditsmoteH5221VerbthegourdH7021Noun MasculinethatitwitheredH3001

Commentary for Jonah 4:7

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Overview of Jonah 4:7

Summary

Divine destruction of plant removes source of relief

Place

Nineveh outskirts

Event

Worm destroys the gourd

Estimated Time Period

c. 8th century BC