Jonah & The Whale: The Whole Story Doesn't Make Sense - until now

[@manisfriedman]

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[@adalbertoramirez3151]

Eventhough I'm a Christian I feel blessed to have come across your channel and having subscribed to it because you're sharing a lifetime of studying the word of God with us. Thank you so much for being so generous on that regard. Your insight is greatly appreciated. Shalom brother

[@adalbertoramirez3151]

I love this series of studies titled This doesn't make sense until now. This one,the one about the Garden of Eden, Moses and so on, awesome explanations.

[@sibonahetahu5016]

PNG🇵🇬from across the Pacific to THE PROMISE LAND OF God... Israel...

[@13spider53]

Hello..I was wondering where can I find the source that explains pharaoh becoming king of Nineveh ..thank you in advance

[@markberner2620]

@@13spider53 I dont believe there is one, the Exodus took place in approx. 1446 bc and Jonah went to Nineveh in 750 approx. bc.... I had the same question.

[@grahck4391]

As a Christian, I have read this story many times, and it's one of my favorites. One thing about it that isn't really clear until you research the history of Nineveh. The city was near the Tigris River, which connects to the Persian gulf, and one of their chief gods was a fish god. So picture it from their perception. A large fish, the avatar of their god, appears and vomits up a prophet who declares doom if they don't repent. I find it a hilarious example of God's sense of humor.

[@ezekial1442]

They are worshipping one of the 4 end time fallen angel in charge of all the waterways. While here, they have their fun and trick humanity into worship them as gods. Prayers are energy, heard, felt and desired by these entitites. Its food to them and they grant your desires until your soul is emptied. This is why angels are NOT to be prayed to, but one may pray to the Father to send angel if needed. All heart energy goes to the Father as instructed by His Son.

[@lonnie008]

its genocide....why don't you people see that? repent or die? Really? that's oppression.... guess you would justify genocide in the Americans huhnative

[@grahck4391]

@@lonnie008 an interesting take. Tell me, do you see it as murder for a judge to give the death penalty to a convicted criminal?

[@PaulQuantumWales]

Seems to me that the fish god may have just been passing on its way to the place that fish and alligator gods rest. It would be rude to just let the Hebrew drown and for the Torah to be even more confusing, so Fish-god swallowed the bloke and vomited him back up to continue his quest. All very plausible.

[@evamonks3137]

@@ezekial1442 fascinating, thought provoking.

[@rianatheron3338]

The moral here is that we are past yesterday, and tomorrow is not here .. The moment is now .. Repent and don't sin anymore .. Every second in your life counts .. Trust in God and live for God .. Have faith .. Amen

[@littleandre4957]

Are you perhaps a christian from South Africa?

[@felipeflag2]

Excellent kudos

[@marcusavery2301]

Such wisdom!

[@dustinkay1209]

Amen

[@truemanrep3267]

still got some learning. Repent translates to "change your mind" in Greek. (metanoia).

[@mattbugg4568]

Truth is you can't run from God cause you will end up exactly where he wants you to be!

[@Leonardo1963ify]

I love what you say....

[@tomakafrankconlon3207]

So God wanted wanted over 6 million jews alone to die in the holocaust. The loving father stood by and did nothing , not a thing to prevent this. God has serious mental issues.

[@paulryan2128]

So can you run from Lucifer then?

[@praisethelord6066]

Firstly, Brother you are missing the point. Secondly, your statement has complete ignorance to the freewill that God gave us.

[@pipepuffa1]

@@tomakafrankconlon3207 u need to dig deeper and ask why it happened. Every time the Jews strayed or broke their covenant with God they became enslaved and killed to near genocide . This kept happening over and over and over through out thousands of years.

[@terencewood8232]

"Treat everyone according to what they deserve at the moment, don't predict, don't project, don't punish them for what might be tomorrow" 👏

[@j.jcevering5117]

Yes!! This!! 💖

[@levipierce9664]

Who are we to say what another person deserves. Say you hit me, what is it that you deserve?

[@lastdaysarehere7133]

That's a horrible thing the bible says opposite to your beliefs

[@diegooland1261]

careful with this one, some people in the moment deserve to be tossed in jail but we don't do that here.

[@LogosInsula]

and everyone worship 1 God

[@danielfarmer3305]

Pray for me. I feel like I'm being a jonah and I need help. My mind is so seared and I need to get out of the flesh

[@hlnbee]

🙏🏻

[@surangifernando1863]

You are not yours anymore he paid his blood to win you back just call his name he is waiting to hug you my friend

[@themeatandmilkshow5039]

Stop fighting flesh it's God's job. Hand the issue to God. Let him know that you know that you cannot fight it and surrender it to him he will win. Every time sin pops up remember the battle is the Lords hope this helps 🙏

[@laurab9247]

Yes Daniel. I am praying for you. Please be a diligent reader of God’s whole Word, from cover to cover. Don’t believe what the man in this video teaches; he is deceiving so many who won’t just go to the Word themselves. Remember to test everything to God’s Word. Peace.

[@benjaminp6924]

It's all about the commandments, your important

[@nahidrutherford5857]

I am a muslim woman who absolutely loves & enjoys your lectures- ceremonies. May God protect you for all..

[@cootmaster]

isnt he great , Nahid .. Sabat salem :)

[@68HC060]

May God bless you abundantly and may He always lead you and draw you closer to Him. :)

[@Infamous_B_C]

We grow through love. Be the light and you will shine.

[@pteradactylhippo]

I’m Christian and I love listening to Rabbis stories. The world should be like this.... just leave everybody alone. Listen if you want, leave if you don’t. Love everyone. God made us all.

[@hamzahelanbary4369]

I am a Muslim too, I respect everyone's way of life. Love and peace are the very important things we should think about. May God lead us all to his way. Peace

[@richardrosenthal9552]

Rabbi Friedman, you are a man of wisdom and compassion. Your explanations for stories in the Torah while entertaining show all of us that there is more to a story than the tale itself. I have found truth I needed and I thank you for that. May God bless you and keep you in good health so that you can continue helping the rest of us.

[@reid1653lee]

Spiritually is meant to be a simplistic thing. This is why God says we must be innocent as a child to reach heaven. The moral of this story is God places a calling on some of our lives. Which means we must walk accordingly to his direction. When we go off our path we will find ourselves somewhere not desired. It will be known to even others and ourselves that something is wrong and off. Alone, without direction....until we seek him and give ourselves to him...willingly.

[@jennifermiller1932]

Amen, do you hold God's true sabbath of the Bible, the 4th commandment, Saturday, friday sundown to Saturday sundown? This is why most people struggle so much in life, is because most of the world disobey God's commandments.

[@michelrodriguez7299]

100% right

[@diegooland1261]

simple thought for simple people, is this what you are saying?

[@lisahair2love]

God is So Beautiful to lead me here. The way this was explained took so much anxiety from me. You revealed the beauty of God’s Hand. Hope Revealed! Thank you so much! Continued Blessings. Praise God ❤️

[@lordtrini]

It was the KZbin algorithm. Smh

[@lisahair2love]

@@lordtrini nope, credit belongs to God.

[@lordtrini]

@@lisahair2love god made KZbin and followed your usage and served u what you it thought you wanted to to see so it could sell you ads and make money. Ok got it

[@lisahair2love]

@@lordtrini that is also a negative 😃

[@martinawilliams6374]

I found this lesson right after teaching it to my sons... who knew I would still be learning about this story! Awesome!!!

[@tuconexionlocal7516]

It’s not, Pharaoh does not show anywhere in history in Niniveh. Please do your own research. It’s simply a false teaching. He likes to tell bed time stories 🧐📖

[@lavthemctv]

I'm a Puertorican kid from the Bronx n I love this shit. Rabbi gives such great real life insight on the Bible stories I grew up listening to as a kid. Thank you so much for educating us n giving the "VH1 Behind the Music" truth about everything. Blessings.

[@davism1984]

Congratulations on your "Peurtorican kid from the Bronx" status

[@alexashitey5444]

Indeed, I have gotten the real meaning of the story today...Thanks Rabbi Manis!

[@tongtong-vv1ne]

Moses to Jonah how many years 😂

[@michaelm480]

I thank you so much for your videos, insight, wisdom and knowledge. I’m not Jewish, but I love your lessons and will continue to gain insight and a closer understanding of god. What a blessing you are

[@kl.1993]

You are clearly a blessing, yourself. I appreciated reading your kind message. Too many people use the comments sections on social media as a means to spew hate and lies, particularly against Jews. I suppose that they feel very small inside themselves, and they find some kind of dysfunctional relief by behaving in that way. It's always good to see evidence therefore, of people like you. You have better instincts than that. Bless you.

[@andreasgigmai7707]

Rabbi Manis Friedman your teachings are much loved, the clarity, inspirations,... we mean " the one stop" that needs to be heard to elevate the world. We wish the whole world heared you!

[@Romin.777]

God bless you Rabbi and all whom read this. :)

[@rachelchesley-alhawawsheh8656]

Thank Hashem, I am so grateful for the teaching given here today❤️

[@sonofsoweto]

What's the difference between Hashem, YWH, Adonai

[@elizabethmercado2126]

Thank you for the beautiful words ❤ God bless you Rabbi..🙏🕊

[@nikkilarose8042]

Have heard this story many times, studied the passage but you brought another insight to light, that is, the fact that God is compassionate towards us and deals with the here and now, if we repent now God acknowledges us, although He knows we may sin again, God forgives us. Thanks for your talks, as a non-Jew I have learnt much.

[@saviorsigner]

That was a really good sermon! I really enjoyed this and never had gotten the true meaning out of it til now too. Thank you so much.

[@tincupnickleboythe1st700]

Sounds like the whole world needs to hear this !!!

[@jovehalliday6615]

Thanks very much Rabbi for your wisdom, may Hashem grant you more wisdom

[@wallyreyes9493]

Amen

[@PP-rm6oe]

Rabbi Manis, warm greetings from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I must say that your exposition of Jonah's story is divinely inspired. So profound and thought provoking! Thank you so much for your ministry. It may interest you to know that the word "Manis" in our local language means "sweet". Hahaha

[@blackoceancreativeuniverse]

These are encouraging insights. Thank you, Rabbi!

[@valalexander2502]

Rabbi Ma i appreciate your teaching this lesson today wonderful indeed may your creator continued to be with you in your ways thank you Shalom

[@michaelbell7914]

Never heard it told this way before. I'm 62 years of age. Thanks. GOD bless you.

[@The_Idea_of_Dream_Vision]

Try Jordan Peterson version. The title is don’t betray your destiny.

[@luishenriquemachado975]

Man, I loved the words of life you deliver! God bless!!!

[@loamshredingoats4617]

So blessed by your teaching Rabbi :)

[@tickedoffsheikh8587]

The Bible is too simple for the wise to understand!

[@christopherfedele6081]

The wise think their wise but yet are blind by their intelligence

[@kurwinramsaran2330]

The wisdom of this world is foolishness.

[@homoerectus744]

@@kurwinramsaran2330 compared to what other world that you are so familiar with? waiting....details,my friend.

[@lindadavis6197]

Because it is written God take the wisdom of man to confine the wise and it is foolish to God man wisdom cannot want any drop of bit can compare to God wisdom. let me see man divide a man try to the whole up hold the water as a wall that the people may cross let me see man throw somebody in the fire and think he can go down there and get them out and then when he get there find out that's there are four other peoples in there and they cloths don't smell like burnt nor do they get burnt let me see a woman carries six and seven children inside their bodies stretch it all apart and then put it back together we serve a supernatural God, not a scientist or a man who think he knows God .But a supernatural God that brought his son all the way from heaven placed him inside a woman without her even knowing a man then let him die on the cross go to hell for 3 days and nights then rise up and let you know he's alive then go back and sit on the right hand of the FATHER the wisdom of man cannot compare to the wisdom of God it is foolish to God

[@homoerectus744]

@@lindadavis6197 you've seen this? or' so it is written' ?that was a fantastic soliloquy though.

[@eugenenoah6639]

Answer:- With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible Matthew 19:26

[@brians9182]

I'm here because there's been over 100 days before in my life. I wanted the Lord to go ahead and cash me out on this life. And he didn't and I carried on. And now I may be very well be at my lowest point ever. And I'm content and I'm happy mostly in life. And I dont understand why that is so.

[@completoencristo9130]

This story has been making sense since CHRIST THE LORD came .

[@MauricioSmith1991]

Matthew 12:38-42 38 Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. 39 But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: 40 For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. 41 The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here. 42 The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.

[@MauricioSmith1991]

@@PMO438 when you see him with your eyes you going to say fake to him you going to be crying!

[@dezzyd.production]

True talk.

[@johnc.8158]

Pharoah was NEVER the King of Nineveh ! Assyria was an entirely different Empire when Jonah had his assignment .

[@mohdnazirismail2024]

Its according to his mind😇

[@fatimamercadel2780]

@@mohdnazirismail2024 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@smarterworkout]

Supposedly pharoahs considered themselves gods - seems odd to see one step down to be just a king?

[@doubtannihilator2895]

What devotion to his people... didn't they had the chance to listen to prophecys and repent but they failed to do it. How would it look to whom? The God?...he already knows...to the people?...So you are saying that Jonas decided to flee and not warn the people just so the Jews wouldn't look bad in comparison... Just out of vanity? Well, since when is vanity, love for your people...Look...I know nothing about the Truth, but...Whale is not fish, and vanity is not Love...

[@legonscotty9978]

Daniel is before Noah, but after Moses.

[@ChrisMusante]

Your words are wise and true. We do indeed serve the same One. Be blessed brother, thank you for spending time with us.

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

We are tiny and frail---GOD is Omniscient. So yeh...What He does doesn't always "Make sense" to us.

[@biblebill6206]

A great lesson for all of Gods servants , you do what God wants you to do even if you don't want to do it or your hearts not in it .

[@Dave99925]

Some people have been saying that the end is near. I have been praying for God to give us more time if that is true. Because of what you are saying here. Thank you for this message.

[@markohakkola5180]

We are Nineveh. Join in repentance while you can, because the son of David is coming very soon. Have you read Isaiah 52 and 53?

[@ernestweeks3529]

I agree, I hope that as many people as possible have the chance to find God. and praying for the end to come quick, seems selfish to me, as there are many that have yet to begin a relationship with God.

[@cindynolet3183]

Thank you Rabbi. I LOVE receiving your interpretations and insights! Today something stood out. Being an eye witness to God ,for God. I will strive to see better. By seeing better I will show God that the(us) people are good. Thank you again!

[@dadsonworldwide3238]

The cover story accounts brilliantly hide the underneath deep doctrine study making it have a more acceptable introduction to the public and not garner to much attention from the countless rulers it circulates under . Truly an amazing work the best man has ever been a part of . Refined and defined by so many .

[@jasonroberts9788]

How was Pharoah still alive? Moses and Jonah have about 300 years or more between them.

[@52Mirza]

Where in the Bible does it say it was Pharoah who was the king of Niniveth?

[@DominicPoynter]

Book of Jasher details this. He is whisked off by the Holy Spirit after his troops are drowned, and deposited there!

[@angelgcastro1]

@@DominicPoynter book of Jasher is a non-canonical book and has no authority. The king of Nineveh in not the same as Pharaoh!

[@gloriaberg9240]

Rabbi, my maiden name is BaYonah, an observant Jewish Sephardic woman. My grandmothers spoke Ladino. I was told that we are the only family in the world with that last name and that comes from the lineage of Jonah the prophet. This one of my favorite stories in the Tanach. Thank you so much for giving me in this life a deeper meaning of what my mission was, is and continue to be. May Hashem lengthen the days of your righteous life...

[@a.t.6322]

@Gloria Berg That's a wonderful name. Interestingly enough the only other biblical character with your name (that I'm aware of) is in the Christian scriptures. Simon BarYona was the man who would later be known as St. Peter. May HaShem continue to bless you and your generations.

[@gloriaberg9240]

@@a.t.6322 Thank you for those words of wisdom, and teachings. I will research that information. Shabbat Shalom.

[@harryfaber]

@@gloriaberg9240 Simon/Peter is a wonderful character, he is the rock upon which the Christian Church was founded. It would be fantastic to find that you were related to him! He did have a family and children.

[@DS-ll5fn]

The apostle Peter in the new testament had his hebrew name and was called Shimon BarJonah. ( Bar being the aramaic form of Ben ) Jonah was a very common name in Israel. Just like Yehuda and many others....

[@rebelliousruth5752]

Thank you, Rabbi wishing you much Hatzlacha and great health!!

[@samray3297]

Thank you Rabbi. Thank you. I'm Christian, always bewildered by this story! Now, I have finally "digested" it!

[@pietpompiepompiepiet940]

Thanks for your message I have learned that before I even think to judge anybody I must reflect on myself first and my past when I was a sinner. I realize then that I was the same and that my sins was bigger than the person I even thought of judging. The problem is that it is very easy to judge others. Thanks for your message it just popped on my YT stream but it carried a message for me.

[@cheskib]

How could the same pharoh from Egypt be the same king as Nineveh if the stories are 500 years apart? Assuming exodus was 13th century bce and Jonah was 8th century bce

[@alexkalyan4750]

Exactly!!! This teaching is false! Meant to turn away from Christian teaching of Jonah as a type of Christ.

[@paultrussy]

I was wondering about that as well. I know chronology is a tricky subject in Scripture but this doesn't sound right to me.

[@tubeline2009]

@jubilee265 Matthew 12:40-41 KJV [40] For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale's aa belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. [41] The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here. …

[@tubeline2009]

It was a foreshadow of Christ died and 3 days rose again

[@pipepuffa1]

God is not the author of confusion.

[@porkfat5521]

It is my favorite story, and I learned more, thank you.

[@chastjones]

There was almost 700 years separating the Exodus from Jonah. How could the king of Nineveh possibly be the Pharaoh of Moses time?

[@georgedunn320]

I agree. That is a silly sort of confusion, forced into the story to "explain" the Assyrian king's ready compliance.

[@ministerobi7694]

Pharaoh was the title given to Egyptian rulers in bible times like 'President' is today. It was a different Pharaoh that elevated Joseph and another that ordered the killing of all male Israelite children at child birth. Do you suppose that it was the same pharaoh that held the Jews in bondage in Egypt for 430 years? Of course not! There was a Pharaoh on the Egyptian throne throughout the jewish cap captivity but THEY WERE DIFFERENT ONES. Whenever a Pharaoh died, another succeeded him and was still hailed as PHARAOH.

[@chastjones]

@@ministerobi7694 of corse not...in fact the Bible specifically says it was a different Pharaoh. A nee Pharaoh who did not know Joseph. However, in the case of this video. The Rabbi specifically says it was the same Pharaoh who sent Moses from Egypt who now rules Nineveh. That is not possible.

[@seanpendulum5121]

@@ministerobi7694 Agree...this rabbi totally unconvincing at this point...!!

[@jamalmohamed8557]

If u read sura Yussuf in the Holy Quran U will realize that the rulers were not Pharaoh at Yussuf (A.S) time meaning Egypt was ruled by two different powers at the time of Yussuf (A.S) and Moses (A.S)

[@dezzyd.production]

Rabbi up top .God be with you always

[@CoolRiceYum]

This is my first time listening to this channel. Honestly, I kind of understand but still don't understand fully. Short message but found it out too deep to digest for me. :) Appreciate this teaching makes me want to dive deep into the Word of God, it's like a deep, but crystal clear water.

[@francessesimeon3674]

There is a hidden treasure in the word of God. When you start reading and understand it, you won't stop (but before you read it ask God for spiritual discernment). The more you dig, more joy, peace and blessings you will find. It will be like a river flow. I experience it.

[@achingzeemeek2768]

Dear Rabbi, Correct me if i am wrong but the gap between Moses and Jonah is huge. Moses lived around 14th - 13th BCE and Jonah came much later at 786 BCE. I am confused as to how could the Eqyptian Pharaoh who is a contemporary of Moses still be alive and be the Assyrian King cause Ninevah was the Capital of Assyria.

[@hassanalikettani]

This story appears in the Holy Qur’ān several times and there is a hole chapter with the name of this respected prophet peace be upon him

[@ghjk8143]

Copy paste quran!

[@hmadwmn6145]

Not at all. Quran is the final God message to the whole humanity.

[@simonbumbu2321]

"And the waters covered their adversaries; There was not one of them left." Ps. 106:11

[@elei417]

The lesson is God is merciful for all who turn from their sin. Even if they Don't accept him as their Lord going forward . Let's not forget he is the creator of all

[@dougstewart1817]

Thank you. An excellent lesson for all of us.

[@lizgichora6472]

Thank you.

[@davidg2143]

In my early 20s I was mocked for my faith. I revisited the teachings of my childhood to investigate my beliefs. As a Christian I began to dig deep and find many questions that the average pastor or priest could answer. The deeper I go the closer to Judaism I get , thank you for your wisdom and your kindness in sharing. May you be blessed, Baruch Hashemi.

[@mohdnazirismail2024]

God knows best😊

[@terryashton3541]

God in his infinite mercy uses people we wouldn't even look at, it's just so much beyond my comprehension, I am in awe of God, the God of our father in faith Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

[@dianegron]

I’ve always read the book of Jonah as how the Lord kills racism in His people, among other things. Everyone needs to hear what the Lord has to say, whether we deem them worthy or not. Everyone needs to make a decision on their status with the Almighty, whether we believe they don’t deserve mercy or are worthy of compassion.

[@biblebill6206]

Jonah didn't want God to have mercy on them because they were so cruel to his people . He struggled to get over his anger very understandable being human .

[@dennisvp]

amazingly Jonah havent seen the evil action of Nineveh to Israel. for the invasion and the exile of Northern Kingdom wont happen about 100 years after Jonah time. it was at Nahum's time. but the infamous evil of Nineveh is well known at that time that many rulers and kings are afraid with Nineveh. we can see in the relief of Lachish. can see it in British Museum

[@miriam9230]

yess!!!!! someone said it! accurate

[@rue1868]

I definitely appreciate the insight you brought to the story, the moral part was really instructive, nonetheless, both stories happened in two different timelines. Jonah was sent to Nineveh 760 BC, and Pharaoh's story happened around 1370 BC, meaning that, if Pharaoh was the king of Nineveh during that time, he should have been quite old, 610 years old to be precise , what we know for a fact is impossible.

[@mainhomeviewer6903]

Hamlet I do agree with you, the time frame doesnt match, being studying th book for years, and also, Jonah also thought Nineveh people simply dont DESERVE as they are way too wicket to take heed of the good news... Per the book, the storm at sea only made him realize, - lets say, -he has messed up with the Father. And we all know, the Father displayed His great sense of humour to Jonah on so many counts.. Bless you bro, lets be friend and share bible study experiences..

[@diegosigma8849]

This Rabbi is perverting the story. He does this with every story he discusses.

[@leiabeaver6444]

I’m not afraid of water. I’m afraid of God. Genius

[@BrotherinChrist3]

We DO know left from right. We have His Word. We have a Helper.

[@rebeccaryan2391]

Insight to consider. As I read the part Where Jonah was writing about his experience and saying how the waters "Engulfed me to take my life; the watery depths did surround me" "The seaweed wrapped around my head" "as my life was fading away I remember the Lord..My prayers went up to you to your holy Temple" Jonah drowned & had a near death experience. God sent the great fish to swallow his body so the fishes if the sea did not consume it. Then when Jonah's spirit came back into his body..the great fish spit him out. Jonah had been given a whole new revelation about Nineveh

[@lynarystic]

Please help me understand the timeline, connecting Pharoah being King of Nineveh, and after the passing of Moses (new generation of Jews entering and taking over the promised land)... Leading up to the life time of Jonah. During which period of judges was Jonah living in? Or was Jonah alive when Joshua was leading Israel?

[@angelgcastro1]

This is not true, pharaoh was not the same king of Nineveh! this is according to the midrash and has not biblical authority but only an ancient commentary of the Hebrew Scriptures with many fallacies ! Regardless how nice this story may have been articulated!

[@m2mike38]

I have enjoyed your story of Jonah. May Yhwh God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob guide you in all which u teach to His glory and the advantage of His children under the sun. This is Michael your son from Namibia.

[@gridcaster]

Good rabbi. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@guarionex4672]

You just described to your people all about Christians and Muslims.... I’m awestruck Rabbi.... thank you for this message! thank you for your wisdom. We need the Rabbis to come back and guide us... because no one else can... - your brother a messianic believer...

[@swoljoe]

May I ask which sources show pharaoh became the ruler of Nineveh?

[@johnjacobs7426]

Talmud Eruvin 53.

[@yasminbenton9524]

I’ve read many of the comments and I’m like this...thank you for the extra background and history. Much appreciated. Definitely some things you’ve said I’ve never heard, but I will research the background and read this true story again and again. God bless! Thank you! 🙏🏽✊🏽👍🏽😇👆🏽

[@solomonbalan4701]

Rabbi.... love you from India.....

[@bradwilliams6179]

Thank you Rabbi, insight you give is invaluable. As a white South African I'm worried about what my country has become under ANC rule. I love this land and want it to prosper. I'm sure my story is not unusual around the world. Your wisdom, with G-d's help would be appreciated....

[@nondumisogasser7155]

so you would rather the DA take over? why? so they can kill millions of black people and kill them like the National party did? how sick can one be to want to support a government that oppressed and kill a certain group of people so the other group of people can live a comfortable life. Maybe you need to check your racist heart...because be sure that God WILL JUDGE YOU AND YOUR DESCENDANTS FOR YOUR SINS AGAINST THE BLACKS.

[@susanbalucas1120]

Thank you for this very enlightening lecture.

[@IllyrianHighlander]

Jonah and Moses weren’t contemporaries, Jonah lived hundreds of years later in the time of Jereboem. So, what he is saying about Pharaoh is not true.

[@DS-ll5fn]

Jewish stories... from the talmud

[@stevekim4162]

I thought it was a bit fishy

[@busker153]

@@stevekim4162 LOL @ fishy

[@dcohn99]

The truth is often difficult. Exactly which part was fishy? Enlighten me why the statement regarding when Moses and Jonah lived, as written by the double headed eagle person, matters. The idea of thinking for yourself and never going along with the group is the real story you all want to be awoken to. Look around at the world today because there is no better time than now to understand this before the true story becomes part of your world. Stop following anyone that says something that your mind states is more interesting. Start seeing the condition your are in best called Head Forward by Chiropractors. It is when the mind is permitted to make all your decisions. The fact that those thoughts and stories are not who you are should absolutely be extremely important. The thoughts in your mind are not from you. They are illusions that through many years of programming you have become to believe is who you are. How can such a thing occur? Hahahaha. Well look at just this one comment and how many jumped on without stopping long enough to consider huh, why does it matter when they lived? Exactly what portion of the story he is telling requires you to flip over and find what seems like a pious man telling a story which has many subtle hints about life to toss it out the window because someone with an exciting two headed eagle logo states otherwise. If someone said that this man was not in Ethiopia when the plague was more prevalent in Kabal would that also make you sit up and take a different attitude? Pizza is yellow red and tan and is made of blood. There is another one. I need to associate it with some other nonsense first though as it's not relevant unless I make a fool of myself. Stop following and see the mind for what it is. The mind is not who you are. The mind is nonsense and has the actual remnants of your true self scattered all around it. You are not those thoughts. You are your HeartSpace and it is only there where you want exist. This is your true self, your soul. Stop giving away your power. Take it back by using your mind for new creations. Imagination is what makes Mankind different than any other species but brainwashing is simply repeating something enough until the mind adds that idea into your subconscious. The training of the mind was done in the school system and you were trained to be exactly what you are, good slaves. Yet the choice is always available to wake up right now. It will require work and take as long as it took to get into this mess to get out. It is your job and do what is right as together we are unstoppable. Good luck. You must lead yourself to freedom and that is not done listening to morons that literally make no point since the story never put them in the same boat. So simple to control.

[@ministerobi7694]

Pharaoh wasn't just ONE MAN. There was a long succession of Pharaohs who ruled over Egypt. Pharaoh was a title borne by many Egyptian rulers over a long period of time, NOT a single person like Nebuchadnezzar or Cyrus.

[@Bildad1976]

The Pharaoh of the Exodus became the king of Nineveh? How long after the Exodus did Jonah prophesy?

[@jeffreyrwilliams9345]

thank you

[@humbertoc.maldonado2792]

Thanks, Rabbi. Great message. I love your explaining about Pharaoh and Ivory. Blessings to you. 👍😁💕

[@silvias2280]

I am a christian, but love many of your sermons ❤

[@patriothippie5881]

This guy is leading you astray

[@silvias2280]

@@patriothippie5881 not if you know your turf enough ☺

[@patriothippie5881]

@@silvias2280 stay true

[@SoldierOfChrist316]

@@silvias2280 How can Pharaoh, who is 100s of miles away in Egypt, not to mention in 1500BC while Jonah is in 800BC, HOW. Was he time traveling and just walking extra far. I wanna know how you wrapped your mind about that. Theirs questions and we need answers

[@silvias2280]

@@SoldierOfChrist316 interesting, thanks, i'll look into it!

[@frankhiagbe2633]

An interesting perspective on Jonah. By the way, Scripture says a Big Fish, Not a Whale.

[@GTO_CAL]

Very true but can we take in account that it very well could have been a whale and they called it a fish because it was a giant sea animal with fins ? Keep in mind that modern day science has determined that whales aren't fish due them being mammals with horizontal tails and no gills

[@Horologist-zu5vq]

I always wondered if it was possibly a prehistoric sea creature that was still around that got jonah which there are a few possibilities and manyyyy tales of sea monsters up until the 1800s and ww2. Which would make sence for a bigger size 🤔

[@emilyray8344]

@@Horologist-zu5vq doesnt matter what kind of fish... it was a sea animal big enough to swallow him.

[@bencovington1121]

At the time of the writing there was no taxonomy therefore the scripture is accurate. No alibi required

[@Horologist-zu5vq]

@@emilyray8344 Yeah i wonder if it was a dinosaur of some sort🤔

[@bearwater8747]

Damn I love this channel. FRIEDDDI MY MANIS ! Coming in hot with the break down. Not a follower of the faith, however you might make me a convert.. Not sure I can give up the sunworship that easily though! :P Your channel has been a huge help in understanding the the stories and getting my dunce cap right! thanks teach

[@allardzack]

Might want to clear up some of your story. Pharaoh of exodus lived some eight hundred years before Jonah. So the Ninevehites would have had to remember the story from Pharaoh if he was the ever their king some eight hundred years ago.

[@billyhancock7851]

Also, Nineveh is on the north side of Israel, and, Egypt is on the waaay south side of Israel.... Pharoah is the King??? I don't think so! Prove me wrong, with evidence.

[@castloader1715]

Yes, this story would be a lot better if it was true. No disrespect to the rabbi, but if you're going to make a revisionary statement, some historical support would go a long way.

[@anaxmananagat1110]

Yeah, like how the Egyptians forgot their hero Joseph. They turned against his people and made them slaves. This bird won't fly, this dog won't bark. Nice try, rabbi.

[@ElenaAshe]

A huge problem in America the past two years is that we are NOT punishing those who do wrong TODAY.

[@gareth2736]

US imprisons a higher percentage of its population than most other countries

[@jamilacharles5485]

God give you peace and prosperity and power

[@cespool]

Interesting story Why couldn't it be something more simple like the Nineveh worshipped the fish god dagon and wouldn't listen to anyone other than one who came from a great fish?

[@ajmittendorf]

I agree that your suggestion is FAR more likely. This KZbinr is a charlatan. In fact, he's dangerous.

[@lewissantos9957]

WHAT MAKES NO SENSE???.... GOD DOES WHAT HE WANTS.... THE ONLY THING HERE IS THAT THE INTELECTUAL MIND DOESN'T UNDERSTAND THE SPRITUAL REALM......

[@glendaduncan7089]

Amen

[@doreenlamarre8132]

Thank you! May the Lord's face shine upon you, IYN

[@sabrinabritcher439]

Rabbi, I can tell you are a sweet and compassionate man. I would really like you to break down how you know that the king of Nineveh was pharaoh.

[@krispalermo8133]

Could be it was what he was raised with. Seen Baptist, Southern Baptist, Catholics, and Mexican Catholics believe in things that don't add up.

[@sabrinabritcher439]

@@krispalermo8133 I mean all in all the life lesson he was teaching isn’t necessarily a bad thing. We all should love one another and be kind and compassionate. After all it’s the fruit of the spirit. I think we tend to forget about treating ourselves in that way as well. I find often times I’m very self critical about myself especially when it comes to my faith and measuring up.

[@NicholasChorba]

Am I misunderstanding what is being said? Moses and Jonah lived centuries apart. How is it that the pharaoh of the exodus should sit on the throne of Ninevah in Jonah's time?

[@DS-ll5fn]

You arr right.... I think the rabbi tells a story from the talmud.... wants to make a ”moral” point....

[@paulryan2128]

bc it's a story.

[@tammybrooks6891]

Pharaoh was overthrown in the Red Sea. Read the Bible Exodus 14: 4- 10 .

[@georgedunn320]

Yup, yup. That part's just plain wrong.

[@galleryhad7747]

Man in the sea waving his arms 'help I can't swim!', man on the shore 'niether can I though you don't see me complaining'.

[@anthonychambers8662]

That's a good one.

[@archangelspardathadon1982]

🤐

[@purplefairy4489]

Wow this is amazing I'm glad I listened . Thank you so much .

[@adriennepayne5474]

Thank you Rabbi and may God bless you.

[@NateAndreica]

According to the Scriptures, Jonah lived some 800 years after Pharoah from Egypt.. and at this point God already declared man wouldn't live more than 120 Years (Gen. 6:3). So..you're saying Pharoah was over 800 years old? I would say you're wrong and God is right. Also no where in Exodus does it say that Pharoah survived or didn't go into the sea with the rest of his soldiers. Stay with the word of God, and not the Talmud and other "Ancient writings". Shalom and God bless

[@kennyhalperin5302]

Amen. Keep the Talmud out of it!

[@davidcrowley1951]

I saw this too. Disappointing

[@themayorofpoundtown9163]

How does this work with the timeline of the exedous?

[@patriothippie5881]

Apparently you have some knowledge of scripture. I have seen many in the comments thanking this guy for his inspiration. Unfortunately I believe he is leading people astray with his half truths, fine sounding arguments and even flat out lies.

[@paulryan2128]

You get a camera, some lighting and a black sheet for backdrop and then tell a story - post it on YT. Easy peasy.

[@markohakkola5180]

Centuries later, like 700 to 900 years later maybe

[@lm7092]

Exodus is not a historic record. It’s spiritual teaching.

[@patriothippie5881]

@@lm7092 it's both

[@na_you_mess_am]

The world today fight each other because man has turned religion into a competition. Love your neighbor as you love yourself

[@JohnnyPhillips-uo5fg]

what if your neighbor has barking dogs that keep you up all night

[@angelnaula6144]

thank you Sr...your words means a lot...like your speech

[@SaintCharbelMiracleworker]

Thank you Rabbi. Catholic teaching on Jonah is that he died in the belly of the whale and descended into Sheol, he is resurrected 3 days later - a precursor to Christ.

[@marekmalinowski7188]

What?! Nonsense! Did you even read the Bible?

[@SaintCharbelMiracleworker]

@@marekmalinowski7188 "From the belly of Sheol I called for help, and You heard my voice" Jonah 2:2

[@nelsonaddy26]

1 Corinthians 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

[@MrDeathhtaed]

I use this for my bedtime stories, and I fall asleep instantly, I'm almost 30 lol

[@ivanjsaenz]

Yes, it will put children to sleep

[@elcapitan7352]

Wonderful that it brings you such peace!

[@excydee4787]

Lol so funny

[@ricklarue1986]

In the story of Jonah are we talking about the same Pharaoh of Exodus around 13 bce and the store of Jonah around 7BCE.

[@johnmartin6427]

Exactly, I don't think it's possible. I need to do some investigating into the names. But I thought the pharaoh name was Ramses. The king of nineveh name was shalmanezer lll. Not sure why the rabbi is " speculating"?

[@dominikneubert702]

Probably some talmud or kaballa-telling, nothing to be considered true, if you believe in revelation 21.

[@blessingejedenawe790]

Exactly and I wonder why we were not told that pharaoh survived? Please we have to check what we hear with what is written in the word of God if it is correct!

[@chebontoroitich7509]

'Pharaoh' is the title of Egyptian kings, so any crowned king is a pharaoh

[@dominikneubert702]

@@chebontoroitich7509 but he referes directly to ramses the second which is the pharaoh during the exodus of the people of israel. He is teaching unreasonable stories as facts. The bible lignes up in terms of historic data. His "it made no sence - until now" is introducing pseudo-data which puts the teachings of the bible in an unhistoric light and makes it not better the the creation accounts of the canaanites.