Jon 4:4 | TNotes | STEP | 4:4 The Lord’s reply is a rhetorical question. The implied answer is “No, of course not!” The object lesson that follows (4:6-11 ) reveals why Jonah ought not to be angry.

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‏ Jonah 4:4

4:4 ^a The Lord’s reply is a rhetorical question. The implied answer is “No, of course not!” The object lesson that follows (4:6-11 ^b) reveals why Jonah ought not to be angry.