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God's Sovereign Provision
Commentators note that God "prepared" the plant, just as He prepared the fish. This was a specific, miraculous act of providence. Scholars explain this was an act of tender mercy, providing physical comfort to His prophet even in the midst of Jonah's sinful anger. It shows God's meticulous control over creation to care for His people and teach them His ways.
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Jonah
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Albert Barnes
On Jonah 4:6
18th Century
Theologian
And the Lord God prepared a gourd. (The English margin correctly identifies this as a castor oil plant.) “God again commanded the g…
Charles Ellicott
On Jonah 4:6
19th Century
Bishop
Prepared. See Note, Jonah 1:17.
A gourd. So the Septuagint translates the Hebrew qiqaion
Charles Spurgeon
On Jonah 4:6
19th Century
Preacher
Those who are angry with God show the littleness of their minds. "Little things please little minds," so a gourd made Jonah glad.
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John Calvin
On Jonah 4:6–8
16th Century
Theologian
Before I proceed to discuss the contents of these verses, I will say a few things about the word קיקיון, kikiun; for there were formerly s…
John Gill
On Jonah 4:6
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord God prepared a gourd
So the Septuagint render the word; but some say that a worm will not touch that;…
Matthew Henry
On Jonah 4:5–11
17th Century
Minister
Jonah went out of the city, yet remained nearby, as if he expected and desired its overthrow. Those who have fretful, uneasy spirits often create t…