He also expressed hope that the true God would soften upon seeing their repentance, saying: “God may... turn back from his burning anger, so that we may not perish. ” ​ — Jonah 3: 6 - 9.
Ta lootis, et tõeline Jumal halastab neile nende kahetsust nähes ning ütles: „Vahest Jumal... pöördub oma tulisest vihast ja me ei hukku! ”.