Jonah 4:7

“But God prepared a worme when the morning rose the next day, and it smote the gourd that it withered.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




Viewing the original 1611 KJV with archaic English spelling.
Click to switch to the Standard KJV.

Other Translations for Jonah 4:7

But God prepared a worm when the morning rose the next day, and it smote the gourd that it withered.
- King James Version

But God appointed a worm when dawn came the next day and it attacked the plant and it withered.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But God prepared a worm when the morning rose the next day, and it smote the gourd, that it withered.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But early on the morning after, God made ready a worm for the destruction of the vine, and it became dry and dead.
- Basic English Bible

But God prepared a worm when the morning rose the next day, and it smote the gourd, that it withered.
- Darby Bible

But God prepared a worm when the morning rose the next day, and it smote the gourd that it withered.
- Webster's Bible

But God prepared a worm at dawn the next day, and it chewed on the vine, so that it withered.
- World English Bible

And God appointeth a worm at the going up of the dawn on the morrow, and it smiteth the gourd, and it drieth up.
- Youngs Literal Bible

But God prepared a worm when the morning rose the next day, and it smote the gourd, that it withered.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Jonah 4:7

Wesley's Notes for Jonah 4:7

4:7 Prepared - By the same power which caused the gourd suddenly to spring, and spread itself. It smote - Which early next morning, bit the root, so that the whole gourd withered.


Bible Options

Sponsored Links