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Jonah 1:9 · KJV

"And he said unto them, I am an Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, which hath made the sea and the dry land."

King James Version

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Passage Context

7And they said every one to his fellow, Come, and let us cast lots, that we may know for whose cause this evil is upon us. So they cast lots, and the lot fell upon Jonah.
8Then said they unto him, Tell us, we pray thee, for whose cause this evil is upon us; What is thine occupation? and whence comest thou? what is thy country? and of what people art thou?
9And he said unto them, I am an Hebrew; and I fear the LORD, the God of heaven, which hath made the sea and the dry land.
10Then were the men exceedingly afraid, and said unto him, Why hast thou done this? For the men knew that he fled from the presence of the LORD, because he had told them.
11Then said they unto him, What shall we do unto thee, that the sea may be calm unto us? for the sea wrought, and was tempestuous.

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Reflection Questions

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How does your identity in Christ shape your actions?

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What does it mean for you to fear the Lord?

3

When have you had to stand firm in your beliefs?

Life Application

identity

Reflect on how your faith influences your daily decisions.

relationships

Share your faith with others, even in difficult situations.

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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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