Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
But it was a great calamity in Jonah's sight, and it kindled anger in him.
New American Standard Bible
But it greatly displeased Jonah and he became
King James Version
But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry.
Holman Bible
But Jonah was greatly displeased and became furious.
International Standard Version
Greatly displeased, Jonah flew into a rage.
A Conservative Version
But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry.
American Standard Version
But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry.
Amplified
But it greatly displeased Jonah and he became angry.
Bible in Basic English
But this seemed very wrong to Jonah, and he was angry.
Darby Translation
And it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry.
Julia Smith Translation
And it will be evil to Jonah, a great evil, and it will kindle to him.
King James 2000
But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And this {was greatly displeasing} to Jonah, and {he became furious}.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Therefore Jonah was sore discontent and angry.
NET Bible
This displeased Jonah terribly and he became very angry.
New Heart English Bible
But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry.
The Emphasized Bible
And it was vexing unto Jonah, with a great vexation, - and it angered him.
Webster
But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry.
World English Bible
But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry.
Youngs Literal Translation
And it is grievous unto Jonah -- a great evil -- and he is displeased at it;
Themes
Anger » Instances of » Jonah, because the gourd withered
Jonah » The reluctant missionary » Disappointed at the success of his own message
Jonah » The reluctant missionary » Reveals his bigotry in lamenting the repentance of the ninevites
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Jonah 4:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jonah Is Angry At Yahweh's Compassion
1 But it was a great calamity in Jonah's sight, and it kindled anger in him. 2 And he prayed to Jehovah and said, Please, O Jehovah, was this not my saying when I was still in my land? On account of this I fled before to Tarshish. For I knew that You are a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and One who repents over calamity.
Phrases
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Cross References
Jonah 4:9
And God said to Jonah, Is your anger rightly kindled over the plant? And he said, My anger is rightly kindled, even to death.
Jonah 4:4
And Jehovah said, Is anger rightly kindled in you?
Luke 15:28
And he was angry and would not go in. Therefore his father came out and entreated him.
Matthew 20:15
Is it not lawful for me to do what I want with my own? Is your eye evil because I am good?
Luke 7:39
But seeing this, the Pharisee who had invited Him, spoke within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what kind of woman this is who touches him, for she is a sinner.
Acts 13:46
But speaking boldly, Paul and Barnabas said, It was necessary for the Word of God to be spoken to you first. But since indeed you put it far from you and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the nations.
James 4:5-6
Do you think that the Scripture says in vain, The spirit that dwells in us yearns to envy?