he said, &c. He does not tell them all. We find the real reason in Jonah 4:1-3.
Hebrew. Referring to the language spoken.. title used in relation to foreigners (Genesis 40:16; Exodus 3:18, &c.)
the God of heaven. The title in relation to the Creator's creatures. See note on 2 Chronicles 36:23.
Which hath made, &c. Reference to Pentateuch (Genesis 1:1; Genesis 1:10).