This is a project that has been on my mind for over four and a half years outlining all the books of the bible, from genesis to revelation. Jonah 14,revelation 10 niv jonah flees from the lord the. Jonah 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be very popular even today. The vast majority of commentators and students of the book of jonah still adhere to one of the first three readings or some combination thereof see david kimhi on 1. Now the word of the lord came to jonah the son of amittai, saying, arise, go to nineveh, that great city, and cry out against it. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but. Knight depicts the song of songs as a book about god and his plan of redemption for the worlda revelation of the love of god. Jonahs words echo gods selfrevelation to moses at the conclusion of the golden calf episode. About14old testament books begin with and, and they. Full text of seventhday adventist bible commentary 1978 revised vols.
You can find the best commentary on jonah for you using the tools on the right side. Its presence in the hebrew bible may suggest that this book was part of a larger collection of stories. The incidentals in the book of jonah are the fish, the gourd, the east wind, the boat, and even the city of nineveh. He went down to joppa, where he found a ship bound for. An easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary commentary on the book of jonah. Jonah was the son of amittai, of gathhepher in zebulun called gittahhepher in jos 19. Most striking of all is the application of psalm 16. Minor prophets study guide questionslessons learned. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. So if you are interested in studying jonah, bookmark this page, and.
Without a revelation of god there can be no prophet. Phillip carys commentary on the book of jonah combines profound exegesis with original insights that could serve both the biblical scholar and the layperson. Knight of new zealand is coeditor of the international theological commentary series and author of itd volumes on isaiah 4055 and isaiah 5666 friedemann. Full text of seventhday adventist bible commentary 1978. This commentary has been through advanced checking.
A free bible commentary on the book of jonah in simple english. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Jonah free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. Passing over the brief prophecy of obadiah, with its veiled reference to the messiah in saviours who will go up on mount zion. But it displeased jonah exceedingly, and he became angry. The book contains fascination interaction between men and god, which sasson brings out well. He quotes short fragments from various psalms, and adapts them to meet his own case. The book of jonah is narrative history and a prophetic oracle. Our interpretation, however, explains the plot, the characters, and the dialogue as embodying the primordial struggle between justice and mercy. Aug 10, 2010 and one of the synagogue readings for yom kippur is the book of jonah in hebrew, sefer yonah.
He examines jonahs inner process, telling us what jonah must have. Arise, go to nineveh, that great city the capital of the assyrian empire. Jonah 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. You can find the best commentary on jonah for you using the tools on. There are allusions, in his prayer, to the great messianic psalms 22, 69 and 16. Top 5 commentaries on the book of jonah by keith mathison. F6 strangely enough, this is the primary evidence of the supernatural in the whole book, but it seems to be curiously inoffensive even to.
David kimchi was an important scholar of hebrew grammar and wrote michlol, an early comprehensive. Partner with the blb disclaimer multiverse retrieval. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. The essentials here are jehovah and jonahgod and manthat is what the book is all about. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we. The book of jonah is the most beautiful story ever written in so small a. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The purpose of this book is to show that god is a merciful and gracious god. The prophetic significance of this book not only lies in the short message in nineveh but also in the entire history of jonah described in his book.
We left jonah in the belly of the fish, and had reason to think we should hear no more of him, that if he were not destroyed by the waters of the sea he would be consumed in the. Enemies of this book do not hesitate to take the ax to the very first word in it, affirming that, jonah is a fragment, the continuation of a larger work. Jonah 1 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. But it is equally clear that jonah does not like gods way of doing things. The book is named after its principal character, jonah, heb. Jonah 14,revelation 10 niv jonah flees from the lord. The honour god put upon jonah, in giving him a commission to go and prophesy against nineveh.
So if you are interested in studying jonah, bookmark this page, and check back soon. David kimchi was an important scholar of hebrew grammar and wrote michlol, an early comprehensive study of it. F2 but, of course, such criticisms are apparently founded in ignorance of the truth that, this is a common formulary linking together revelations and histories, and is continually used in the. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using. The versebyverse commentary on revelation introduction this commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple, facevalue, commonsense approach to interpreting it. As the grace commentary on jonah is written, posts will be added to the chapters below. The word biblical commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to scripture as divine revelation.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of revelation. Aside from portions of the book of jeremiah and daniel, all of the other prophetic books focus primarily on the message of the prophet. This was strange, because usually the preacher is pleased when the congregation repents, but jonah wasnt. Nov 11, 2012 rather, it was because he knew that god is gracious. Grotius not so well explains it, one sprung from greece or ionia, where there were prophets called amythaonid. We left jonah in the belly of the fish, and had reason to think we should hear no more of him, that if he were not destroyed by the waters of the sea he would be consumed in the bowels of that leviathan, out of whose mouth go burning lamps, and sparks of fire, and whose breath kindles coals, job.
Jonahs words echo gods selfrevelation to moses at the. This commentary on revelation will prove, contrary to what most people think, that the revelation, the last book of the bible, is not difficult to understand if we will take a simple. Jonah s words echo gods self revelation to moses at the conclusion of the golden calf episode exodus 34. It is the custom in some communities to ask a stranger to offer a commentarycalled a dvar torah. Commentary on the book of jonah jonah 1 1the word of the lord came to jonah the son of amittai saying, 2arise, go to nineveh the great city and cry against it, for their wickedness has. The book of jonah demonstrates the sovereignty of the almighty as he employs his creation to accomplish the divine plan. Commentary on the book of jonah relevant bible teaching. There are a number of helpful commentaries on jonah, and the following are five of the best.
The commentary provides a detailed analysis of each verse, which is indicated both in the text itself and at the top of each page for easier reference. The book of jonah is a book of the neviim prophets in the hebrew bible. Jonah signifies a dove, a proper name for all gods prophets, all his. Top 5 commentaries on the book of jonah ligonier ministries. Obadiah, jonah and micah tyndale old testament commentaries book 26.
This series is not ment to be an exhaustive, indepth. He was gods instrument to carry out gods will on earth. Cyril barber the ministers library volume 3 this is not a commentary on the book of revelation, but a wellinformed book that introduces readers to the intricacies of interpretation and theology of johns vision. It tells of a hebrew prophet named jonah son of amittai who is sent by god to prophesy the destruction of. The witness of jonah max reich the messianic hope of israel. But it displeased jonah exceedingly, and he became. Jonah 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. This book of jonah, though it be placed here in the midst of the prophetical books of scripture, is yet rather a history than a prophecy. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply. It tells the story of god commanding the prophet jonah to preach in nineveh, but jonah. 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. You can find the best commentary on revelation for you using the tools on the right side.
It is probable he had been before acquainted with the word of the lord, and knew his voice from that of a stranger. The book of jonah is simultaneously pathetic and hilarious. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. The essentials here are jehovah and jonahgod and manthat is what the. Rather, it was because he knew that god is gracious. Jonah chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new testament. I am currently writing commentary on the book of jonah. Nov 20, 2012 this is a project that has been on my mind for over four and a half years outlining all the books of the bible, from genesis to revelation. As the sections are completed, this is where they will get posted. It is the custom in some communities to ask a stranger to offer a. Best commentaries and books on jonah logos bible software. Their wickedness, as that of nineveh, is a bold and open affront to god. Now the word of the lord an impulse or revelation from the lord, significative of his will. Key personalities include jonah, the captain and the ships crew and the people of nineveh.
I used to think that god never gave reasons for what he does but now i am convinced that god always makes commentary to jonah rev. Cyril barber the ministers library volume 3 this is not a commentary on the book of revelation, but a wellinformed book that introduces readers to the intricacies of interpretation. The style of the book of jonah is distinctive among the prophetic books. Jonah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Jonah is the only narrative included in the books of the minor prophets. God spoke to jonah in his own unique and powerful way and he told jonah to do two. And one of the synagogue readings for yom kippur is the book of jonah in hebrew, sefer yonah. Jonah 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. Jonah 14 new international version niv jonah flees from the lord. Jonah 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Jonah 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. He quotes his father in his commentary to the book of jonah. Offering fresh perspectives for the books message and setting, george a.
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