But I will.—The prophet, however, is not among such. He has sinned, but is still a member of the covenant people, and by sacrifice…

But I will sacrifice unto thee—

I long to do so. I cannot do it just now, but I would if I could; and I will do it when you will gra…

Here Jonah says first, that people miserably go astray when they turn aside to vain superstitions, for they rob themselves of the chief good. For h…

But I will sacrifice to you with the voice of thanksgiving ,
&c.] Not only offer up a legal sacrifice in a ceremonia…

Observe when Jonah prayed. He prayed when he was in trouble, under the signs of God's displeasure against him for sin. When we are in affliction, w…