Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
God took note of what they did that they turned from their evil ways. Because God relented concerning the trouble about which he had warned them, he did not carry it out.
New American Standard Bible
When God saw their deeds, that they
King James Version
And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did it not.
Holman Bible
Then God saw their actions—that they had turned from their evil ways
A Conservative Version
And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way. And God relented of the evil which he said he would do to them, and he did not do it.
American Standard Version
And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil which he said he would do unto them; and he did it not.
Amplified
When God saw their deeds, that they turned from their wicked way, then God [had compassion and] relented concerning the disaster which He had declared that He would bring upon them. And He did not do it.
Bible in Basic English
And God saw what they did, how they were turned from their evil way; and God's purpose was changed as to the evil which he said he would do to them, and he did it not.
Darby Translation
And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil that he had said he would do unto them, and he did it not.
Julia Smith Translation
And God will see their works that they turned back from their evil way, and God will lament for the evil which he spake to do to them: and he did it not
King James 2000
And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God relented of the disaster, that he had said that he would bring upon them; and he did it not.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And God saw their deeds--that they turned from their evil ways--and God changed his mind about the evil that he had said [he would] bring upon them, and he did not do [it].
Modern King James verseion
And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way. And God was compassionate over the evil that He had said to do to them, and He did not do it.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And when God saw their works, how they turned from their wicked ways, he repented on the evil which he said he would do unto them, and did it not.
NET Bible
When God saw their actions -- they turned from their evil way of living! -- God relented concerning the judgment he had threatened them with and he did not destroy them.
New Heart English Bible
God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way. God relented of the disaster which he said he would do to them, and he did not do it.
The Emphasized Bible
And God saw their doings, that they turned from their wicked way, - and God was grieved over the calamity which he had spoken of executing upon them, and executed it not.
Webster
And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do to them; and he did it not.
World English Bible
God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way. God relented of the disaster which he said he would do to them, and he didn't do it.
Youngs Literal Translation
And God seeth their works, that they have turned back from their evil way, and God repenteth of the evil that He spake of doing to them, and he hath not done it.
Themes
Fasting » Instances of » Ninevites, when jonah preached to them
Heathen » Instances of » The ninevites
Jonah » The reluctant missionary » Disappointed at the success of his own message
Topics
Interlinear
Ra'ah
Shuwb
Ra`
Ra`
Dabar
References
American
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Jonah 3:10
Prayers for Jonah 3:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
The King's Proclamation
9 Who knows but that God may relent, have compassion, and turn from his fierce anger, so that we are not exterminated?" 10 God took note of what they did that they turned from their evil ways. Because God relented concerning the trouble about which he had warned them, he did not carry it out.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Jeremiah 18:8
But if that nation about which I spoke turns from its evil way, I'll change my mind about the disaster that I had planned for it.
Amos 7:6
So the LORD relented from this. "This will not happen, either," said the Lord GOD.
Exodus 32:14
So the LORD changed his mind about the calamity he had said he would bring on his people.
1 Kings 21:27-29
Nevertheless, as soon as Ahab heard this message, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth, and fasted. He even slept in sackcloth and wandered around meekly.
Amos 7:3
So the LORD relented from this. "This will not happen," said the LORD.
Job 33:27-28
"He'll sing to mankind with these words: "I've sinned. I have twisted what is right. Yet he has not repaid me like I deserve.
Jeremiah 31:18-20
"I've certainly heard Ephraim shuddering with grief as they said, "You have disciplined me, and I'm disciplined like an untrained calf. Restore me, and let me return, for you are the LORD my God.
Joel 2:13
Tear your hearts, not your garments; and turn back to the LORD your God. For he is gracious and compassionate, slow to become angry, overflowing in gracious love, and grieves about this evil.
Jonah 4:2
So he prayed to the LORD, "LORD, isn't this what I said while I was still in my home country? That's why I fled previously to Tarshish, because I knew you're a compassionate God, slow to anger, overflowing with gracious love, and reluctant to send trouble.
Luke 11:32
The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment and condemn the people living today, because they repented at the preaching of Jonah. But look, something greater than Jonah is here!"
Luke 15:20
"So he got up and went to his father. While he was still far away, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, threw his arms around him, and kissed him affectionately.