Jonah 1:8
Jonah · Old Testament · Chapter 1
“Then said they unto him, Tell us, we pray thee, for whose cause this evil is upon us; What is thine occupation? and whence comest thou? what is thy country? and of what people art thou?”Jonah 1:8
What Does Jonah 1:8 Mean?
Jonah 1:8 is found in the book of Jonah, chapter 1, verse 8 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 6 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (6)
These passages are connected to Jonah 1:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 47:3“And Pharaoh said unto his brethren, What is your occupation? And they said unto Pharaoh, Thy servants are shepherds, both we, and also our fathers.”1 Samuel 30:13“And David said unto him, To whom belongest thou? and whence art thou? And he said, I am a young man of Egypt, servant to an Amalekite; and my master left me, because three days agone I fell sick.”Joshua 7:19“And Joshua said unto Achan, My son, give, I pray thee, glory to the LORD God of Israel, and make confession unto him; and tell me now what thou hast done; hide it not from me.”James 5:16“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”1 Samuel 14:43“Then Saul said to Jonathan, Tell me what thou hast done. And Jonathan told him, and said, I did but taste a little honey with the end of the rod that was in mine hand, and, lo, I must die.”Genesis 46:33“And it shall come to pass, when Pharaoh shall call you, and shall say, What is your occupation?”
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