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Jonah 1:3 (MSG)

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3 But Jonah got up and went the other direction to Tarshish, running away from GOD. He went down to the port of Joppa and found a ship headed for Tarshish. He paid the fare and went on board, joining those going to Tarshish--as far away from GOD as he coul

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 3) Sure Way Down (2015-10-24)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 3) Sermon: God Calls Ordinary People (2007-02-28)

Definition(s):
Jonah (Joh-na): or Jonas, a dove; he that oppresses; destroyer
Joppa (Jopp-a): beauty; comeliness