Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible




Jonah tried to run away from the presence of Jehovah (YHWH). He went to Joppa and found a ship going to Tarshish. He paid the fare and boarded it to go with them to Tarshish away from the presence of Jehovah. Verse ConceptsEscapingBoatsdelay, humanSeafaringHarborsShipsThe NavyCommerceSea TravelFleeing From GodDirectionsailingjonah

As smoke is driven away, drive them away: as wax melts before the fire, let the wicked perish at the presence of God. Verse ConceptsSmokeWicked Described AsMeltingWaxDriven From God's PresenceThe Lord Will Drive Them OutThe Presence Of GodsmokinganniversarySmoke Used Poetically

Where can I go from your Spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence? Verse ConceptsGod, As SpiritGod, Presence OfThe Spirit Of GodFleeing From GodThe Presence Of Godhiding

Do you not reverence (respect) me? Asks Jehovah. Do you not tremble [with awe] in my presence? I made the sand a boundary for the sea, a permanent barrier it cannot cross. Although the waves toss continuously, they cannot break through. Although they roar, they cannot cross it. Verse ConceptsBoundariesSandSeaAttitudes Of RespectOceansAweWavesDivine Power Over NatureBarriersEternal WorldLimits For The SeaSand And GravelFear God!

Therefore, I would be dismayed at his presence. I stand in awe of him. Verse ConceptsThose Frightened Of God