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From Terror to Awe
The sailors' fear shifted from terror of the storm to a "great fear" of the Lord Himself. Commentators explain this was not just fright, but a profound, reverential awe. After witnessing God's absolute power over creation, they recognized Jehovah as the one true God. This encounter moved them from superstition to genuine worship, showing how a direct experience of God's majesty can radically reorient a person's life.
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Jonah
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Albert Barnes
On Jonah 1:16
18th Century
Theologian
And the men feared the Lord with a great fear — because, from the tranquility of the sea and the ceasing of the tempest, they saw that the p…
Charles Ellicott
On Jonah 1:16
19th Century
Bishop
Offered.— There may have been some livestock on board suitable for sacrifice; but the offering could only be completed on landing,…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jonah 1:15–16
19th Century
Preacher
And cast him forth into the sea: and the sea ceased from her raging. Then the men feared the LORD exceedingly, and offered a sacrifice unto the…
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John Calvin
On Jonah 1:16
16th Century
Theologian
Jonah now declares what resulted; and first, he says, that the sailors feared the true God. He uses here the proper name of God, Jehovah; for, as w…
John Gill
On Jonah 1:16
17th Century
Pastor
Then the men feared the Lord exceedingly
This was not a natural fear, as before, but a religious one; and not a serv…
Matthew Henry
On Jonah 1:13–17
17th Century
Minister
The mariners rowed against wind and tide, the wind of God's displeasure, the tide of His counsel; but it is in vain to think of saving ourselves an…