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but let them be covered with sackcloth, both man and animal, and let them cry mightily to God. Yes, let them turn everyone from his evil way, and from the violence that is in his hands.

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Repentance is a Changed Life

Commentators stress that Nineveh's fasting and sackcloth were only outward signs. The true repentance that moved God was their decision to "turn every one from his evil way." As one scholar puts it, the honor of a fast is not abstinence from food, but avoidance of sin. True repentance involves a change of heart that leads to a change in behavior, especially abandoning specific, habitual sins like the "violence" of the Ninevites.

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Jonah

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Jonah 3:8

18th Century

Theologian

Let man and beast be covered with sackcloth - The gorgeous trappings of horses, mules, and camels were part of Eastern magni…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Jonah 3:5–9

19th Century

Preacher

Note that the only message they had heard was a prophecy of impending judgment. God had sent his servant to warn them of the coming destruction; an…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jonah 3:6–8

16th Century

Theologian

It is uncertain whether Jonah had preached for some days in the city before it was known to the king. This is indeed the common opinion, for interp…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Jonah 3:8

17th Century

Pastor

But let man and beast be covered with sackcloth
As the king was, and the people also were; and this order enjoined t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Jonah 3:5–10

17th Century

Minister

There was a wonder of Divine grace in the repentance and reformation of Nineveh. It condemns the people of the gospel generation ([Reference Matthe…