Jonah 3:1
New International Version
Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time:

New Living Translation
Then the LORD spoke to Jonah a second time:

English Standard Version
Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying,

Berean Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time:

King James Bible
And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying,

New King James Version
Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying,

New American Standard Bible
Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying,

NASB 1995
Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying,

NASB 1977
Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Now the word of Yahweh came to Jonah the second time, saying,

Amplified Bible
Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time:”

American Standard Version
And the word of Jehovah came unto Jonah the second time, saying,

Contemporary English Version
Once again the LORD told Jonah

English Revised Version
And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the LORD spoke his word to Jonah a second time. He said,

Good News Translation
Once again the LORD spoke to Jonah.

International Standard Version
This message from the LORD came to Jonah a second time:

Majority Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time:

NET Bible
The LORD said to Jonah a second time,

New Heart English Bible
The word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying,

World English Bible
Yahweh’s word came to Jonah the second time, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And there is a word of YHWH to Jonah a second time, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And there is a word of Jehovah unto Jonah a second time, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the word of Jehovah will be to Jonah the second time, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the word of the Lord came to Jonas the second time, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying:

New American Bible
The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time:

New Revised Standard Version
The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time, saying,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
AND the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the word of LORD JEHOVAH was on Yonan a second time saying:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the word of the Lord came to Jonas the second time, saying,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jonah Preaches to the Ninevites
1Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: 2“Get up! Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message that I give you.”…

Cross References
Jonah 1:1-2
Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai, saying, / “Get up! Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before Me.”

Matthew 12:39-41
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.

Luke 11:29-32
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. ...

Acts 10:34-35
Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.

Jeremiah 1:4-10
The word of the LORD came to me, saying: / “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” / “Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I surely do not know how to speak, for I am only a child!” ...

Ezekiel 3:16-21
At the end of seven days the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me. / If I say to the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ but you do not warn him or speak out to warn him from his wicked way to save his life, that wicked man will die in his iniquity, and I will hold you responsible for his blood. ...

2 Kings 14:25
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.

Matthew 28:19-20
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Acts 13:2-4
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.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. / So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus.

Isaiah 6:8-9
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!” / And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’

Romans 10:14-15
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!”

1 Corinthians 9:16
Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!

Exodus 3:10-12
Therefore, go! I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring My people the Israelites out of Egypt.” / But Moses asked God, “Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” / “I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.”

Jeremiah 25:4-5
And the LORD has sent all His servants the prophets to you again and again, but you have not listened or inclined your ear to hear. / The prophets told you, ‘Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways and deeds, and you can dwell in the land that the LORD has given to you and your fathers forever and ever.

2 Corinthians 5:18-20
All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: / that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. / Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.


Treasury of Scripture

And the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying,

the word.

Jonah 1:1
Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,

the second.

John 21:15-17
So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs…

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Then the word of the LORD
This phrase signifies a divine communication, emphasizing the authority and sovereignty of God. In Hebrew, "word" is "dabar," which implies not just spoken words but a powerful, active force that accomplishes God's will. The "LORD" is rendered from "YHWH," the covenant name of God, highlighting His eternal and unchanging nature. This introduction sets the stage for a divine directive, underscoring that what follows is not merely human instruction but a command from the Creator Himself.

came to Jonah
The verb "came" in Hebrew is "hayah," which can mean "to happen" or "to come to pass," indicating that this is a continuation of God's ongoing interaction with Jonah. Jonah, whose name means "dove," is a prophet, a chosen vessel through whom God communicates His message. This phrase suggests a renewal of mission, a second chance for Jonah to fulfill his prophetic duty, reflecting God's grace and patience.

a second time
This phrase highlights God's mercy and willingness to offer Jonah another opportunity to obey. The concept of a "second time" is significant in the biblical narrative, often symbolizing redemption and restoration. It reminds us of God's persistent call and His readiness to forgive and restore those who have strayed. This is a powerful testament to God's character, emphasizing His longsuffering and desire for repentance and obedience.

Verses 1-10. - Part III. JONAH'S PREACHING IN NINEVEH; THE REPENTANCE OF THE NINEVITES. Verses 1-3. - § 1. Jonah is sent a second time to Nineveh, and obeys the command. Verse 1. - The second time. He is forgiven and restored to his office, and the commission formerly given is renewed. Commentators have supposed that he went up to Jerusalem to pay his vows, and that the word of the Lord came unto him there. But all unnecessary details are omitted from the account, and we know nothing about this matter. The beginning of the next verse, "arise," seems to imply that he was then in some settled home, perhaps at Gath-hepher.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the word
דְבַר־ (ḏə·ḇar-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of the LORD
יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

came
וַיְהִ֧י (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Jonah
יוֹנָ֖ה (yō·w·nāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3124: Jonah -- an Israelite prophet

a second time:
שֵׁנִ֥ית (šê·nîṯ)
Number - ordinal feminine singular
Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number)


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