Motif
Sheltering plant that withers and prompts divine remonstrance
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A motif of the Divine Intervention and Guidance family, within the sub-family Rescue and Protection. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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1 traditions
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The Koran (Al-Qur'an) ENTITLED, Y. S.; REVEALED AT MECCA. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XXXVII. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 31302-31400 confidence: medium
The plant associated with Jonas is described as a ground-spreading plant, particularly a gourd, though other identifications are mentioned; commentators say it withered the next morning and God remonstrated on behalf of the Ninivites.
The commentary describes a plant associated with Jonas, notes its withering, and says God remonstrated on behalf of the Ninivites.
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