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href="/bsb/jonah/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/jonah/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/jonah/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The LORD gave this message to Jonah son of Amittai:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/jonah/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/jonah/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/jonah/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/jonah/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/jonah/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/jonah/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/jonah/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/jonah/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now the word of Yahweh came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/jonah/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/jonah/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/jonah/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai:&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/jonah/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Now the word of Jehovah came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/jonah/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />One day the LORD told Jonah, the son of Amittai, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/jonah/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/jonah/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD spoke his word to Jonah, son of Amittai. He said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/jonah/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />One day the LORD spoke to Jonah son of Amittai. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/jonah/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now this message from the LORD came to Amittai's son Jonah:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/jonah/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/jonah/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD said to Jonah son of Amittai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/jonah/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/jonah/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/jonah/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now Yahweh’s word came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/jonah/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And there is a word of YHWH to Jonah son of Amittai, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/jonah/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And there is a word of Jehovah unto Jonah son of Amittai, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/jonah/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the word of Jehovah shall be to Jonah, son of Amittai, saying,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/jonah/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now the word of the Lord came to Jonas the son of Amathi, saying: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/jonah/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/jonah/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The word of the LORD came to Jonah, son of Amittai:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/jonah/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai, saying,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/jonah/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />NOW the word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Matai (Matthew), saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/jonah/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the word of LORD JEHOVAH was upon Yonan, son of Matti, saying:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/jonah/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/jonah/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Now the word of the Lord came to Jonas the son of Amathi, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/jonah/1-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lfTdDqEKJXA?start=0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/jonah/1.htm">Jonah Flees From the LORD</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: də·ḇar- (N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">Now the word</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3124.htm" title="3124: yō·w·nāh (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite. prophet. The same as yownah; Jonah, An Israelite.">Jonah</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/573.htm" title="573: ’ă·mit·tay (N-proper-ms) -- True, the father of Jonah. From 'emeth; veracious; Amittai, an Israelite.">of Amittai,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">saying,</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>“Get up! Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before Me.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-25.htm">2 Kings 14:25</a></span><br />This Jeroboam restored the boundary of Israel from Lebo-hamath to the Sea of the Arabah, according to the word that the LORD, the God of Israel, had spoken through His servant Jonah son of Amittai, the prophet from Gath-hepher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-39.htm">Matthew 12:39-41</a></span><br />Jesus replied, “A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. / For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. / The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-29.htm">Luke 11:29-32</a></span><br />As the crowds were increasing, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah. / For as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, so the Son of Man will be a sign to this generation. / The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/16-4.htm">Matthew 16:4</a></span><br />A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” Then He left them and went away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1-3</a></span><br />In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/10-14.htm">Romans 10:14-15</a></span><br />How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? / And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/1-1.htm">Hebrews 1:1</a></span><br />On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2</a></span><br />While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-36.htm">Acts 10:36</a></span><br />He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm">1 Peter 1:10-12</a></span><br />Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully, / trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. / It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-1.htm">Jeremiah 1:1-2</a></span><br />These are the words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests in Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin. / The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah in the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/3-7.htm">Amos 3:7</a></span><br />Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/1-1.htm">Hosea 1:1</a></span><br />This is the word of the LORD that came to Hosea son of Beeri in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and of Jeroboam son of Jehoash, king of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/1-1.htm">Zechariah 1:1</a></span><br />In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, saying:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-1.htm">Isaiah 1:1</a></span><br />This is the vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem that Isaiah son of Amoz saw during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,</p><p class="hdg">Jonah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/14-25.htm">2 Kings 14:25</a></b></br> He restored the coast of Israel from the entering of Hamath unto the sea of the plain, according to the word of the LORD God of Israel, which he spake by the hand of his servant Jonah, the son of Amittai, the prophet, which <i>was</i> of Gathhepher.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/12-39.htm">Matthew 12:39</a></b></br> But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/16-4.htm">Matthew 16:4</a></b></br> A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.</p><p class="hdg">Jonas.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/14-25.htm">Amittai</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-25.htm">Jonah</a> <a href="/amos/8-12.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/14-25.htm">Amittai</a> <a href="/jonah/1-3.htm">Jonah</a> <a href="/jonah/3-1.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jonah 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jonah/1-1.htm">Jonah, sent to Nineveh, flees to Tarshish.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jonah/1-4.htm">He is betrayed by a great storm;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jonah/1-11.htm">thrown into the sea;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jonah/1-17.htm">and swallowed by a fish.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jonah/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jonah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/jonah/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Now the word of the LORD came</b><br>This phrase indicates divine communication, a common introduction for prophetic books, signifying that the message originates from God. The "word of the LORD" is a recurring theme in the Old Testament, emphasizing the authority and divine origin of the message. It reflects the Hebrew concept of "dabar," which means both word and action, indicating that God's word is powerful and active. This phrase is similar to the introductions in other prophetic books, such as <a href="/jeremiah/1-2.htm">Jeremiah 1:2</a> and <a href="/ezekiel/1-3.htm">Ezekiel 1:3</a>, establishing Jonah as a legitimate prophet.<p><b>to Jonah</b><br>Jonah is identified as the recipient of God's message. He is a historical figure mentioned in <a href="/2_kings/14-25.htm">2 Kings 14:25</a>, where he is noted as a prophet during the reign of Jeroboam II, king of Israel. This historical reference places Jonah in the 8th century BC, providing a timeframe for the events of the book. Jonah's name means "dove," which can symbolize peace or, in some contexts, a reluctant messenger. His story is unique among the prophets because it focuses more on his personal journey and response to God's call than on the content of his prophecy.<p><b>son of Amittai</b><br>This designation provides a genealogical context, linking Jonah to his father, Amittai. The name Amittai means "truth" or "faithfulness," which may contrast with Jonah's initial reluctance to obey God's command. Genealogical references are common in biblical texts to establish identity and legitimacy. This phrase also connects Jonah to the historical and cultural context of Israel, grounding the narrative in a real-world setting.<p><b>saying,</b><br>The use of "saying" introduces the direct speech of God, a common narrative technique in biblical literature to convey divine instructions or revelations. This sets the stage for the specific command that God will give to Jonah, highlighting the personal and direct nature of God's communication with His prophets. The immediacy of the word "saying" underscores the urgency and importance of the message that follows.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jonah.htm">Jonah</a></b><br>A prophet of Israel, son of Amittai. His name means "dove" in Hebrew, which can symbolize peace or a messenger. Jonah is called by God to deliver a message to Nineveh, a task he initially resists.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/amittai.htm">Amittai</a></b><br>Jonah's father. His name means "truth" or "faithfulness" in Hebrew, which may reflect the prophetic calling and the message of truth Jonah is to deliver.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who communicates directly with Jonah, demonstrating His sovereignty and personal involvement in the lives of His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/nineveh.htm">Nineveh</a></b><br>Although not mentioned in this specific verse, Nineveh is the destination God commands Jonah to go to. It is the capital of Assyria, known for its wickedness, and represents a place of great challenge for Jonah.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_word_of_the_lord.htm">The Word of the LORD</a></b><br>This phrase indicates divine revelation and authority. It is a common expression in the prophetic books, signifying that the message Jonah receives is not of human origin but from God Himself.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_initiative.htm">God's Sovereignty and Initiative</a></b><br>God initiates the call to Jonah, demonstrating His sovereign will and purpose. We are reminded that God often calls us to tasks that align with His greater plan, even when they challenge our comfort zones.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_a_prophet.htm">The Role of a Prophet</a></b><br>Jonah's role as a prophet is to deliver God's message, regardless of personal feelings or fears. This teaches us about obedience and the responsibility of sharing God's truth with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_pursuit_of_the_lost.htm">God's Pursuit of the Lost</a></b><br>The call to go to Nineveh shows God's concern for all people, even those outside Israel. It challenges us to have a heart for missions and evangelism, reaching out to those who may seem far from God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/resistance_to_god's_call.htm">Resistance to God's Call</a></b><br>Jonah's initial resistance is a common human reaction to God's challenging calls. This encourages us to examine our own hearts and be willing to submit to God's direction, trusting in His wisdom and purpose.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jonah_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jonah 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_jonah_truly_swallowed_by_a_whale.htm">Was Jonah truly swallowed by a whale?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_sign_of_jonah_signify.htm">What does the sign of Jonah signify?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_concept_of_veggietales.htm">What is the concept of VeggieTales?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_nahum's_main_message.htm">What is the main message of the Book of Nahum?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jonah/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>JONAH'S DISOBEDIENCE AND PUNISHMENT.</span><p>(1) <span class= "bld">Now</span> . . .--More strictly, <span class= "ital">And</span>; but the English quite adequately represents the Hebrew style of beginning a narrative, whether it formed a book by itself, or merely continued an historical account. (See the opening of Exodus, Leviticus, and other historical books; <a href="/ezekiel/1-1.htm" title="Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God.">Ezekiel 1:1</a>; and comp. <a href="/1_kings/17-1.htm" title="And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word.">1Kings 17:1</a>, &c.)<p><span class= "bld">Jonah the son of Amittai.--</span>See Introduction.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jonah/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Now</span>; or, <span class="accented">and</span>. Some have argued from this commencement that the Book of Jonah is a fragment, the continuation of a larger work; but it is a common formulary, linking together revelations and histories, and is continually used in the Old Testament at the beginning of independent works; <span class="accented">e.g.</span> <a href="/joshua/1-1.htm">Joshua 1:1</a>; <a href="/judges/1-1.htm">Judges 1:1</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/1-1.htm">1 Samuel 1:1</a>; <a href="/esther/1-1.htm">Esther 1:1</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/1-1.htm">Ezekiel 1:1</a>. <span class="cmt_word">Jonah the son of Amittai</span> (<a href="/2_kings/14-25.htm">2 Kings 14:25</a>). (See Introduction, § II.) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/jonah/1-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Now the word</span><br /><span class="heb">דְּבַר־</span> <span class="translit">(də·ḇar-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיְהִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jonah</span><br /><span class="heb">יוֹנָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(yō·w·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3124.htm">Strong's 3124: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jonah -- an Israelite prophet</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶן־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Amittai,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲמִתַּ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·mit·tay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_573.htm">Strong's 573: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amittai -- 'true', the father of Jonah</span><br /><br /><span class="word">saying,</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵאמֹֽר׃</span> <span class="translit">(lê·mōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jonah/1-1.htm">Jonah 1:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/jonah/1-1.htm">Jonah 1:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/jonah/1-1.htm">Jonah 1:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/jonah/1-1.htm">Jonah 1:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/jonah/1-1.htm">Jonah 1:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/jonah/1-1.htm">Jonah 1:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jonah/1-1.htm">Jonah 1:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/jonah/1-1.htm">Jonah 1:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/jonah/1-1.htm">Jonah 1:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/jonah/1-1.htm">Jonah 1:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/jonah/1-1.htm">OT Prophets: Jonah 1:1 Now the word of Yahweh came (Jon. 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