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Jonah 4:3-4 Jonah's Anger and God's Compassion

3 Now, O Lord, take away my life, for it is better for me to die than to live.”

4 But the Lord replied, “Have you any right to be angry?”

Cross References for Jonah 4:3-4

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Isaiah 15:4 - Heshbon and Elealeh cry out, their voices are heard all the way to Jahaz. Therefore the armed m... Click to read the verse Isaiah 15:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 15:4

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Job 10:1 - “I loathe my very life; therefore I will give free rein to my complaint and speak out in the bi... Click to read the verse Job 10:1 Click to read the verse Job 10:1

Job 6:9 - that God would be willing to crush me, to let loose his hand and cut me off! Click to read the verse Job 6:9 Click to read the verse Job 6:9

Job 3:21 - to those who long for death that does not come, who search for it more than for hidden treasure, Click to read the verse Job 3:21 Click to read the verse Job 3:21

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Job 3:20-21 - “Why is light given to those in misery, and life to the bitter of soul, Click to read the verse Job 3:20-21 Click to read the verse Job 3:20-21

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