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Berean Standard Bible

“Jonah, however, was greatly displeased, and he became angry.”

Jonah 4:1

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Nineveh has just repented, and God has held back the disaster he announced. This verse begins the book's final scene, which reveals why Jonah ran in the first place.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Jonah, however, was greatly displeased, and he became angry.

World English Bible (WEB)

But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But this seemed very wrong to Jonah, and he was angry.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

PERO Jonás se apesadumbró en extremo, y enojóse.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Esto hizo que Jonás se sintiera muy enojado.

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