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Jonah 1:4 · KJV

"But the LORD sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken."

King James Version

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Passage Context

2Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me.
3But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.
4But the LORD sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken.
5Then the mariners were afraid, and cried every man unto his god, and cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to lighten it of them. But Jonah was gone down into the sides of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep.
6So the shipmaster came to him, and said unto him, What meanest thou, O sleeper? arise, call upon thy God, if so be that God will think upon us, that we perish not.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you react when faced with unexpected challenges?

2

What does this verse teach you about God's power over nature?

3

When have you felt overwhelmed by circumstances beyond your control?

Life Application

faith

Trust that God is present even in the storms of your life.

grief

Remember that God can bring peace amidst turmoil.

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JonahOT

Jonah, the son of Amittai, was a prophet known for his reluctance to follow God's command to preach to Nineveh. His story illustrates themes of obedience and mercy.

First appearance: 2 Kings 14:25

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