“Then said they unto him, Tell us, we pray thee, for whose cause this evil is upon us; What is thine occupation? and whence comest thou? what is thy country? and of what people art thou?”
The questions about Jonah's occupation, origin, and nation indicate the sailors' attempt to understand who has caused the calamity. The specific questions suggest that understanding the source of judgment requires knowledge of the person's identity and status.
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