The book begins with god telling jonah to go to the great city of nineveh. Jonah 1 now the word of the lord came unto jonah the son of amittai, saying, copy options. Jonah 1 new international version niv bible gateway. The book of jonah from the holy bible new international version niv book 32 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and. Biblica provides gods word to people through translation, publishing and bible engagement in africa, asia pacific, europe, latin america, middle east, and north america. But jonah ran away from the lord and headed for tarshish. Jonah 1 now the word of the lord came to jonah the son of amittai, saying. This section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of jonah with numbers, chapters and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of jonah in the bible new international version. In my distress i called to the lord, and he answered me. Jonah 4, new international version niv the bible app.
You hurled me into the depths, into the very heart of the seas, and the currents swirled about me. Written by the prophet jonah, son of amittai, around 785760 b. That is what i tried to forestall by fleeing to tarshish. The book of jonah is one of the key readings in judaism during yom kippur, the day of atonement, which occurs on the tenth day of tishri following rosh hashanah, generally in september or early october. Although the book is written in the third person, the traditional view is that jonah is the author of the book, and there is no persuasive reason to theorize about an unknown author. And they threw the cargo into the sea to lighten the ship. Jonah bible book with full chapters new international. Free, online access to study passages and verses contained in the chapters and verses of the book of jonah for bible study or sunday school lessons. Verses 12 this book is a story about god and jonah. Jonah 4 niv read the new international version online. Oct 20, 2015 the book of jonah from the holy bible new international version niv book 32 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and. The book of jonah niv audio bible non dramatized youtube. Chapter 3 is from the holy bible, new international version. Jonah or jonas, in the hebrew bible tanakhold testament, is a prophet of the northern kingdom of israel in about the 8th century bce.
Full text in english of the book of jonah my jewish learning. Now nineveh was an exceeding great city of three days journey. Now nineveh was an enormous city126it required three days to walk. All the sailors were afraid and each cried out to his own god. The initial vision for the project was provided by a single individual an engineer working with general electric in seattle by the name of howard. Jonah is the fifth of the twelve prophets in the book of the twelve in hebrew scripture. Book of jonah read, study bible verses online bible study tools. From the niv study bible, introductions to the books of the bible, jonah. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for tarshish to flee from the lord. Mar 16, 2019 written by the prophet jonah, son of amittai, around 785760 b. But jonah had gone below deck, where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep. Even the truth of god pleases the human heart often only as long as the own importance can be stressed by it.
Jonahs anger at the lords compassion 1but to jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. Jonah 1 niv jonah flees from the lord the word of bible. Recommendation faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of christ. The book of jonah and the god of second chances learn religions. Jonah the book of jonah the king james version old. The book of jonah is a book of the neviim prophets in the hebrew bible. There he made himself a shelter, sat in its shade and waited to see what would happen to the city. The book depicts the larger scope of gods purpose for israel. Jonah 1 now the word of the lord came to jonah the son of amittai, saying, copy options. Jonah 2 niv from inside the fish jonah prayed to bible. From inside the fish jonah prayed to the lord his god. The book of the twelve prophets was originally on one. Each lesson has six parts, one foreach day of the week, monday through saturday. Reinavalera 1995 rvr95 rvr95 but i, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you.
Jonah 1 niv read the new international version online. The book of jonah niv audio holy bible high quality. Jonah went at once to nineveh in accordance with the lords command. The alone with god bible studies series is the perfect companion for personal devotions. Jonah 1, new international version niv the bible app. But he could not understand how god could love even foreign nations who did bad things. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate god, slow to anger and abounding in love, a god who relents from sending calamity. But jonah was gone down into the sides of the ship. The niv bible was produced by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts.
Since jonah prophesied during the reign of jeroboam ii 782753 b. Read and study jonah in the new international version. And jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Set in the reign of jeroboam ii 786746 bc, it was probably written in the postexilic period, some time between the late 5th to early 4th century bc. Through some supernatural events, god convinced him to obey and carry out the lords plan. But the lord jesus in the nt himself testifies clearly the historicity of the prophet jonah and his experiences. Jonah 14 niv jonah flees from the lord the word of bible. Jonah 1 new international version niv jonah flees from the lord. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for tarshish to flee from the. Twopage spread from johannes gutenbergs 42line bible, c. Then the lord sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up. He is the central figure of the book of jonah, in which he is called upon by god to travel to nineveh and warn its residents of impending divine wrath. The book of jonah showcases gods concern for everyone in the world. Jonah started out and made his way into the city the distance of one days walk, and proclaimed.
Full text in english of the book of jonah my jewish. The niv and new international version are trademarks registered in the united states patent and trademark office by biblica, inc. Nineveh was an enormously large city a three days walk across. Book of jonah, the fifth of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets. Jonah learns to obey godruth chooses god and is blessedthirteen weekly lessonsclear, straightforward questionsmemory versesinteresting insightslife applicationsnew international version i can study jonah. An outline and a brief historical background for the book of jonah created date. Jonah flees from the lord the word of the lord came to jonah son of amittai. Jonah 1 niv bible the word of the lord came to jonah son. The audience of the book of jonah was the people of israel and all future readers of the bible and, typically, prophets issued warnings or gave instructions to the people of israel. It tells of a hebrew prophet named jonah son of amittai who is sent by god to prophesy the destruction of nineveh but tries to escape the divine mission. Audiobible niv 32 jonah dramatized new international version. While jonah eventually did what he was asked to do, the book closes with showing jonah as a bitter man. Many critics however want to lower the book of jonah to an allegory, a parable or a legend because of the miracles described in it especially the appearing of the great fish devouring jonah. These are all of the chapters of the book of jonah.
Jonah 1 niv bible the word of the lord came to jonah. He went down to joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. This little book therefore contains very practical lessons for every reader. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter. He went down to joppa, where he found a ship bound for. The book is a oneminute radio program that features unusual stories and interesting facts about the bibleone of the bestselling books of all time. From deep in the realm of the dead i called for help, and you listened to my cry. Go to the great city of nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me. Par 1 from inside the fish jonah prayed to the lord his god. Jonah learns to obey godruth chooses god and is blessedthirteen weekly lessonsclear, straightforward questionsmemory versesinteresting insightslife.
The new international version niv is a completely original translation of the bible developed by more than one hundred scholars working from the best available hebrew, aramaic, and greek texts. Its produced by museum of the bible and is heard on bible gateway and more than 800 radio outlets. You can find the best commentary on jonah for you using the tools on the right side. This summary of the book of jonah provides information about the title, authors, date. Niv then the mariners were afraid, and each man cried to his god. Jonah flees from the lord 1the word of the lord came to jonah son of amittai. The book of jonah niv audio holy bible high quality and. Bible versions in 1967, the new york bible society now biblica generously undertook the financial sponsorship of creating a contemporary english translation of the bible. The book of jonah was likely written between 793 and 758 b.
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