Jonah 1:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

But the LORD sent out a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken. A great wind - They were overtaken with a storm, which appears from the sequel to have come by the immediate direction of God.

Like to be broken - They had nearly suffered shipwreck.

Jonah 1:4

4 But the LORD sent outb a great wind into the sea, and there was a mighty tempest in the sea, so that the ship was like to be broken.