Commentary on the book of jonah

While there are a few chapters that are tangential to these two poles of martins focus, the work as a whole is deeply enlightening, thought provoking, and. But who then wrote the book and where do those intimate details of the story come from. Commentary on the book of jonah relevant bible teaching. The pursuit and arrest of him for that disobedience by a storm, in which he was asleep v. Their wickedness, as that of nineveh, is a bold and open affront to god. Unlike other old testament prophetic books, jonah is not a collection of the prophets oracles but primarily a narrative about the man. But jonah, instead of rising to go to nineveh, rose up to flee to tarshish, to the sea, not bound for any port, but desirous to get away from the presence of the lord. This meant according to the understanding of jonah that nineveh would be destroyed. 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.

The honour god put upon jonah, in giving him a commission to go and prophesy against nineveh. 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. Book of jonah overview insight for living ministries. I am currently writing commentary on the book of jonah. Jonah is commanded to go east to nineveh but flees toward the westernmost possible point, only to be swallowed by a great fish and dumped back at this starting point 2. Jonah 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The whole commentary was very insightful with its picture of what god is saying in the book of jonah. Book information with their messages of doom and judgment, the minor prophets have not been popular subjects in the history of biblical interpretation. As the grace commentary on jonah is written, posts will be added to the chapters below. Jonahs reluctance to bring that message mirrors the israelites equally stubborn disinterest in the relation of the assyrians to god.

One could describe kimchis commentary as psychological. We read nowhere in the book that jonah confessed his sin and received a new heart. Jonah, nahum, habukkuk, zephaniah the expositors bible. The book of jonah, therefore, is a statement made through the wonderful medium of the story of jonah of gods compassion even of a pagan people like the ninevites who were enemies of the jews. Nov 11, 2012 but god is not finished with jonah, as 1. The dishonour jonah did to god in refusing to obey his orders, and to go on the errand on which he was sent.

Jonah brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle. Jonah did not want to go on this mission and attempted to flee to tarshish in spain. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. The name jonah means dove in hebrew, but jonahs character is anything but dovelike. So if you are interested in studying jonah, bookmark this page, and check back soon. Best commentaries and books on jonah logos bible software. Book of jonah, the fifth of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, embraced in a single book, the twelve, in the jewish canon. Jonah 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The discovery of him, and his disobedience, to be the cause of the storm v.

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. Jonah free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Best jonah commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Determining date and authorship of jonah remains problematic, as explicit references do not exist within the narrative. And one of the synagogue readings for yom kippur is the book of jonah in hebrew, sefer yonah. But the lord sent out a great wind on the sea, and there was a mighty. Aug 10, 2010 and one of the synagogue readings for yom kippur is the book of jonah in hebrew, sefer yonah. Every chapter stepped through each verse of the book and provided a clear presentation of various view points throughout history as well as the authors own.

During jonahs years as a prophet, israel stood tall. Consequently, scholars must consider linguistic and historical factors to approximate such information. The style of the book of jonah is distinctive among the prophetic books. Top 5 commentaries on the book of jonah by keith mathison. He quotes his father in his commentary to the book of jonah. Aside from portions of the book of jeremiah and daniel, all of the other prophetic books focus primarily on the message of the prophet.

Jonah 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. It tells the story of god commanding the prophet jonah to preach in nineveh, but jonah. This did not mean, however, that jonah remained the same. He was the son of amittai and was of gathhepher in galilee north of nazareth. The prophet jonah a dove is already mentioned in 2 kings 14. While jonah eventually did what he was asked to do, the book closes with showing jonah as a bitter man. The witness of jonah max reich the messianic hope of israel. Jonah was the son of amittai, of gathhepher in zebulun called gittahhepher in jos 19. Then jonah prayed unto the lord his god out of the fishs belly, verses 110. It does seem safe to conclude that this jonah is the same person as the jonah who is the subject of the book of jonah, especially since both are identified as the son of amittai 2 cp. Passing over the brief prophecy of obadiah, with its veiled reference to the messiah in saviours who will go up on mount zion, under the leadership of the jehovahsaviour, for the kingdom shall be the lords obadiah 1.

It is the custom in some communities to ask a stranger to offer a commentarycalled a dvar torah. Youngblood graciously answered my questions about his jonah commentary. Resources for the book of jonah check the scripture index for links and study resources pertaining to specific pericopes. In the midst of the obscure prophecies before and after this book, wherein. The book of jonah is more than just a delightful story for children. He was gods instrument to carry out gods will on earth. Study basics about bible books, people, dates, places, and content, and take webbased selftests.

Jonah 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. The book of jonah is the most beautiful story ever written in so small a compass, only 28 english words. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading jonah brazos theological commentary on the bible. Simpson this book of jonah is the first sample and earnest done in a deeply sincere way in the old testament of gods purpose, in the fullness of time, to offer to the gentiles also, as well as to the jews, repentance unto life. David kimchi was an important scholar of hebrew grammar and wrote michlol, an early comprehensive study of it. Jonah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The word of the lord came to jonah and jonah refused. First, we should note that this marvelous narrative has suffered. This was strange, because usually the preacher is pleased when the congregation repents, but jonah wasnt. But jonahs experience encourages others, in all ages, to trust in god, as the god of salvation.

Jonah is commanded to go east to nineveh but flees toward the westernmost possible point 1. Set in the reign of jeroboam ii 786746 bc, it was probably written in the postexilic period, some time between the late 5th to early 4th century bc. He examines jonahs inner process, telling us what jonah must have. Top 5 commentaries on the book of jonah ligonier ministries. Rather, it is something like a theological short story. The book is replete with irony, wherein much of its humor lies. Jonah 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The style of the book of jonah is distinctive among the. Jonah chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new testament. In this exegetical and expository commentary, noted scholars remedy this neglect by offering an authoritative, evangelical treatment on the prophets. Jonah, nahum, habukkuk, zephaniah the expositors bible commentary kindle edition by walton, john h.

This makes jonah one of the few prophets who hailed from the northern kingdom of israel. We read, with a great deal of pleasure, in the close of the foregoing chapter, concerning the repentance of nineveh. All of nature obeys god in this book but a prophet of god does not. Jonah 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Jonah is the only narrative included in the books of the minor prophets. The broad variety of opinions on this subject from the talmudic sages through modem commentaries can be subsumed under four basic headings. Jonah goldberg holds the asness chair in applied liberty at the american enterprise institute. Minor prophets study guide questionslessons learned. The book of jonah relates how god told jonah to go to the major assyrian city of nineveh and there prophecy that after 40 days it would be overturned. T he book of jonah is an old testament story which tells about how the prophet jonah refused to follow the lord. 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 jonah is about divine mercy, divine justice, and gods freedom to offer each to whomever he chooseswhether israels oppressive enemy, a rebellious prophet, or gods elect people. Obadiah, jonah, micah tyndale old testament commentary by t. 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.

Gods ministry to jonah chapter 4 the bible exposition commentary, cook communications, colorado springs, 2002, p. Feb 28, 2009 the style of the book of jonah is distinctive among the prophetic books. There are a number of helpful commentaries on jonah, and the following are five of the best. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Readers will learn how this commentary came to be, what is unique about it among jonah commentaries, and how the project edified him personally. The book of jonah is a book of the neviim prophets in the hebrew bible.

Jonah brazos theological commentary on the bible kindle edition by cary, phillip. Phillip carys commentary on the book of jonah combines profound exegesis with original insights that could serve both the biblical scholar and the layperson. But jonah s experience encourages others, in all ages, to trust in god, as the god of salvation. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. An easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary commentary on the book of jonah. Interpretive commentary on the book of jonah go online. Through some supernatural events, god convinced him to obey and carry out the lords plan. But it displeased jonah exceedingly, and he became angry. It tells of a hebrew prophet named jonah son of amittai who is sent by god to prophesy the destruction of nineveh but tries to escape the divine mission. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of jonah in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork.

It is particularly difficult to identify the central theme that unites all the elements of the story in the book of jonah into a literary and conceptual whole. 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. The book of jonah demonstrates the sovereignty of the almighty as he employs his creation to accomplish the divine plan. David guzik commentary on jonah 1, where jonah receives a call from god, but decides to run from him, which god prevents by sending a storm. The prophecy of jonah to jeroboam conveys some important background material to enhance our understanding of this book.

As far as a believer copies those who observe lying vanities, he forsakes his own mercy, and lives below his privileges. Jonah signifies a dove, a proper name for all gods prophets, all his people, who ought to be harmless as doves, and to mourn as doves for the sins and calamities of the land. As the sections are completed, this is where they will get posted. The information presented covered context, dating, purpose, and interpretation of jonah. A free bible commentary on the book of jonah in simple english.

The book of jonah, written primarily in the third person, does not explicitly name the prophet as the author of his own account, but we have no reason to doubt either the inspiration or the historical veracity of the book. But the book of jonah is not meant to be a historical account. 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 come up before me. Verse 1 now the word of jehovah came unto jonah the son of amittai, saying, now 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.