What's the deal with Yona being swallowed by a fish (2:1)? Couldn't the same thing (i.e. him realizing his mistake) be achieved if he landed on an island?
Tell me more
×
Mi Yodeya is a question and answer site for
those who base their lives on Jewish law and tradition and anyone interested in learning more. It's 100% free, no registration required.
|
|
|
Being in a cramped fish, which felt like a grave, caused Yona to turn to God in prayer [and repentance]. Source: Rashi to 2:1 and :3. |
|||
|
|
|
Being trapped inside a fish is a greater miracle, because you can't survive without oxygen, but Yonah survived there without oxygen (see Malbim). |
|||
|
|
