Jonah 3:3

Korean NKRV Bible 1998

요나가 여호와의 말씀대로 일어나서 니느웨로 가니라 니느웨는 사흘 동안 걸을 만큼 하나님 앞에 큰 성읍이더라

이 구절의 의미

Jonah follows God's command and travels to Nineveh, a very large city. The verse highlights Jonah’s obedience and the enormity of the task before him.

어린이를 위한 설명

Imagine you have a big job to do in your school, but it takes three whole days just to walk across the entire playground! That’s how big Nineveh was for Jonah when he had to go there to deliver God's message.

역사적 배경

Jonah is traditionally believed to be the author of this book. It was written around 750 BC, during the time when Assyria (where Nineveh was) was a major threat to Israel and Judah. The story reflects on themes of repentance and God's compassion towards all people.

오늘의 적용

In modern terms, imagine being asked by your boss to speak at three different company branches spread out over a big city in just one day. This verse encourages us to trust and follow through with our responsibilities, no matter how daunting they seem.

주제

• obedience
• repentance
• God's compassion
• missionary work
• delivering messages
• overcoming fear

관련 구절

• Exodus 3:10
• Joshua 1:9
• Acts 9:6
• Isaiah 58:7-8
• Matthew 28:19-20

자주 묻는 질문

Why did God send Jonah to such a big city?

God sent Jonah to Nineveh, despite its vast size, because He wanted the people there to hear His message and possibly repent. This shows God’s concern for all people.

What does 'three days journey' mean in this context?

It means that it would take three whole days to travel across the city, indicating how large Nineveh was. It symbolizes a significant challenge for Jonah.

How did Jonah feel about going to such a big place?

The book later shows Jonah was reluctant at first, but this verse indicates he obeyed God despite his fears and the enormity of the task.

What can we learn from Jonah's obedience in this story?

We can learn that even when tasks seem impossible or overwhelming, like delivering a message to such a large city, it is important to follow through with what God asks us to do.