The strategic alternation between divine names YHWH and Elohim in the Book of Jonah reveals a sophisticated literary technique that mirrors the protagonist's shifting relationship with God, from alienation to intimacy. Through systematic analysis of naming patterns across all four chapters, variations in divine nomenclature emerge not as random choices or evidence of multiple sources, but as deliberate literary devices. YHWH, associated with intimacy and mercy, appears in moments of divine closeness, while Elohim, connoting distance and justice, dominates scenes of judgment or spiritual alienation. This pattern manifests distinctly across the narrative: sailors progress from addressing Elohim to revering YHWH as Jonah simultaneously flees divine command; Chapter Three employs primarily Elohim, reflecting the ambiguous relationship between God and the Ninevites; and Chapter Four presents the most complex interplay, where Jonah's pretentious use of YHWH contrasts with the narrator's employment of Elohim until divine compassion restores the intimate YHWH designation. This naming pattern ultimately emphasizes the central tension between human self-centeredness and divine mercy, illuminating the psychological and spiritual dynamics that drive the narrative.