Jonah 1:3
Jonah · Old Testament · Chapter 1
“But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.”Jonah 1:3
What Does Jonah 1:3 Mean?
Jonah 1:3 is found in the book of Jonah, chapter 1, verse 3 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Jonah 1:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 139:7“Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?”Joshua 19:46“And Mejarkon, and Rakkon, with the border before Japho.”Genesis 4:16“And Cain went out from the presence of the LORD, and dwelt in the land of Nod, on the east of Eden.”Genesis 3:8“And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.”Proverbs 27:8“As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.”Jonah 1:10“Then were the men exceedingly afraid, and said unto him, Why hast thou done this? For the men knew that he fled from the presence of the LORD, because he had told them.”Acts 9:36“Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.”Acts 9:43“And it came to pass, that he tarried many days in Joppa with one Simon a tanner.”Acts 26:19“Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:”2 Thessalonians 1:9“Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;”Exodus 4:13“And he said, O my LORD, send, I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send.”1 Kings 19:3“And when he saw that, he arose, and went for his life, and came to Beersheba, which belongeth to Judah, and left his servant there.”Isaiah 23:1“The burden of Tyre. Howl, ye ships of Tarshish; for it is laid waste, so that there is no house, no entering in: from the land of Chittim it is revealed to them.”Isaiah 23:6“Pass ye over to Tarshish; howl, ye inhabitants of the isle.”Jonah 4:2“And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou art a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.”2 Chronicles 2:16“And we will cut wood out of Lebanon, as much as thou shalt need: and we will bring it to thee in floats by sea to Joppa; and thou shalt carry it up to Jerusalem.”Job 1:12“And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.”Isaiah 23:10“Pass through thy land as a river, O daughter of Tarshish: there is no more strength.”Ezekiel 27:12“Tarshish was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of all kind of riches; with silver, iron, tin, and lead, they traded in thy fairs.”Luke 9:62“And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”
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