Contradictions and Paradoxes in Jonah 3:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Jonah 3:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Jonah 3:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Jonah, God spoke to Jonah again and gave him another chance to do what He asked. God wanted Jonah to go and share His message with the people, showing that God is patient and gives us more chances to listen and obey.

Jonah 3:1: And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying,

Contradiction with Jonah 4:1

Illustrates Jonah's displeasure despite Nineveh's obedience, contrasting with God's command to go there.

Jonah 4:1: But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was very angry.

Contradiction with Jonah 1:3

Depicts Jonah fleeing from God's command initially, unlike his obedience in Jonah 3:1.

Jonah 1:3: 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.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:40-41

Jesus refers to Jonah's initial disobedience as a sign, contrasting his eventual compliance.

Matthew 12:40-41: For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

Contradiction with Jonah 1:2

Jonah is commanded the first time, which he disobeys, contradicting with subsequent obedience.

Jonah 1:2: Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 14:14

References a different kind of obedient prophet, which contrasts Jonah's initial reluctance to follow God’s command.

Ezekiel 14:14: Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver [but] their own souls by their righteousness, saith the Lord GOD.
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