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The Danger of Defiant Anger
Commentators note Jonah's shocking response: "I do well to be angry." He justifies his extreme, death-wishing anger even when questioned by God Himself. Scholars like Calvin warn that this shows how unchecked passion can blind us, making us stubbornly resist God's correction. It's a powerful reminder to examine our own anger and ensure it aligns with God's will, not just our frustrated desires.
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Jonah
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Albert Barnes
On Jonah 4:9
18th Century
Theologian
Do you well to be angry? – o “See again how Almighty God, out of His boundless lovingkindness, with the yearning tendern…
Charles Ellicott
On Jonah 4:9
19th Century
Bishop
Doest thou well ...? — See Note to Jonah 4:4. Jonah was really hurt at the loss of his shade, not sorry for the destruction of the…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jonah 4:8–9
19th Century
Preacher
And said, It is better for me to die than to live. And God said to Jonah, Do you do well to be angry for the gourd? And he said, I do well to b…
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John Calvin
On Jonah 4:9
16th Century
Theologian
We see here that God had concealed Himself for a time, but did not yet forsake His servant. He often looks on us from behind; that is, though we th…
John Gill
On Jonah 4:9
17th Century
Pastor
And God said to Jonah, do you well to be angry for the gourd? &c.] Or, "art you very angry for it?" as the Targum: no men…
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…