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Jonah 4:10 · KJV

"Then said the LORD, Thou hast had pity on the gourd, for the which thou hast not laboured, neither madest it grow; which came up in a night, and perished in a night:"

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Passage Context

8And it came to pass, when the sun did arise, that God prepared a vehement east wind; and the sun beat upon the head of Jonah, that he fainted, and wished in himself to die, and said, It is better for me to die than to live.
9And God said to Jonah, Doest thou well to be angry for the gourd? And he said, I do well to be angry, even unto death.
10Then said the LORD, Thou hast had pity on the gourd, for the which thou hast not laboured, neither madest it grow; which came up in a night, and perished in a night:
11And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than sixscore thousand persons that cannot discern between their right hand and their left hand; and also much cattle?

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you prioritize what you care about?

2

What does it mean for you to have pity on something or someone?

3

When have you felt compassion for something you didn't create?

Life Application

compassion

Reflect on how you show compassion to others, especially those you may not know well. Consider volunteering or helping those in need.

gratitude

Practice gratitude for the things you have not labored for, recognizing the gifts in your life that come from others or God.

People in This Verse

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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