Jonah 4:9

And God said to Jonah, Doest thou well to be angry for the gourd? And he said, I do well to be angry, even unto death.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jonah 4:9

BSB

Then God asked Jonah, "Have you any right to be angry about the plant?" "I do," he replied. "I am angry enough to die!"

AKJV

And God said to Jonah, Do you well to be angry for the gourd? And he said, I do well to be angry, even to death.

CPDV

And the Lord said to Jonah, "Do you really think that you are right to be angry because of the ivy?" And he said, "I am right to be angry even unto death."

ERV

And God said to Jonah, Doest thou well to be angry for the gourd? And he said, I do well to be angry even unto death.

NHEB

God said to Jonah, "Is it right for you to be angry about the vine?" He said, "I am right to be angry, even to death."

SMT

And God will say to Jonah, Was it well to kindle to thee for the gourd? And he will say, It was well to kindle to me, even to death.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jonah 4:9

AndGodH430Noun Masculine saidH559VerbtoJonahH3124Proper Name MasculineDoestthouwellH3190VerbtobeangryH2734VerbforthegourdH7021Noun MasculineAndhesaidH559VerbIdowellH3190VerbtobeangryH2734VerbevenuntodeathH4194Noun Masculine

Commentary for Jonah 4:9

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

Overview of Jonah 4:9

Summary

Prophet insists anger about plant loss is justified

Place

Nineveh outskirts

Event

Jonah defends his anger

Estimated Time Period

c. 8th century BC