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Jonah 3:8

King James Version (KJV)

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Jonah 3:8

Verse 8 of 10

Scripture focus

But let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and cry mightily unto God: yea, let them turn every one from his evil way, and from the violence that [is] in their hands.

Jonah 3:8 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jonah 3:8

Theological / Devotional

Let them turn. That is, the men. Outward religious acts are without spiritual value unless accompanied by sincere, inner reformation of character.

Violence. Compare Amos 3:10.

By SdaBc