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God's Call vs. Worldly Power
God commanded Jonah to confront Nineveh, a city described as 'great' in both size and power. Commentators like John Calvin suggest God intentionally highlighted the city's might to test Jonah's faith. This teaches that when God calls us, we are to trust in His authority over any worldly power or intimidating obstacle we may face.
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Jonah
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Albert Barnes
On Jonah 1:2
18th Century
Theologian
Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city - The Assyrian history, as far as it has been discovered until now, is very lacking in events regardin…
Charles Ellicott
On Jonah 1:2
19th Century
Bishop
Nineveh, that great city.— The size of Nineveh is throughout the book brought into prominent notice. ([Reference Jonah 4:…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jonah 1:1–3
19th Century
Preacher
Observe the misconduct of the prophet Jonah. He had a plain command from the Lord, and he knew it to be a command; but he felt that the commission …
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John Calvin
On Jonah 1:1–2
16th Century
Theologian
As I have previously observed, Jonah seems here indirectly to imply that he had been previously called to the office of a teacher; for it is the sa…
John Gill
On Jonah 1:2
17th Century
Pastor
Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city
That is, arise from the place where he was, and leave the business he was abou…
Matthew Henry
On Jonah 1:1–3
17th Century
Minister
It is sad to think how much sin is committed in great cities. Their wickedness, like that of Nineveh, is a bold and open affront to God. Jonah must…