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Jonah 3:8

Jonah 3:8
But let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and cry mightily unto God: yea, let them turn every one from his evil way, and from the violence that is in their hands.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

But let man and beast be covered with sackcloth,.... As the king was, and the people also were; and this order enjoined…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Let man and beast be covered with sackcloth - The gorgeous caparisons of horses, mules and camels was part of Eastern…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Let man and beast be covered - This was done that every object which they beheld might deepen the impression already…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

and cry mightily These words are to be restricted to "man." They do not include, as some have thought (comparing Joe…