Strong's Lexicon qanna: Jealous Original Word: קַנָּא Word Origin: Derived from the root קָנָא (qanah), which means "to be zealous" or "to be jealous." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of divine jealousy in the New Testament can be related to the Greek word "ζηλωτής" (zelotes), Strong's Greek 2207, which means "zealous" or "jealous." Usage: The Hebrew word "qanna" is used to describe a profound and intense form of jealousy or zeal. In the context of the Bible, it is often used to describe God's passionate commitment to His covenant relationship with His people. This divine jealousy is not petty or envious but is a protective and righteous zeal for the holiness and exclusivity of the relationship between God and His people. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, deities were often seen as having human-like emotions, including jealousy. However, the biblical portrayal of God's jealousy is unique in that it is rooted in His covenantal love and faithfulness. God's jealousy is a reflection of His desire for His people to remain faithful to Him, avoiding idolatry and spiritual adultery. This concept underscores the seriousness of the covenant relationship and the expectation of exclusive worship and loyalty to Yahweh. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as qinah Definition jealous NASB Translation jealous (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs קַנָּא adjective jealous; — only of God: אֵל קַנָּא Exodus 20:5 (J) = Deuteronomy 5:9 (as punishing those who hate him), Exodus 34:14 (J), Deuteronomy 4:24; Deuteronomy 6:15 (demanding exclusive service); קַנָּא שְׁמוֺ Exodus 34:14 (J). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance jealous From qana'; jealous -- jealous. Compare qannow'. see HEBREW qana' see HEBREW qannow' Forms and Transliterations קַנָּ֔א קַנָּ֖א קַנָּ֛א קַנָּ֣א קַנָּֽא׃ קנא קנא׃ kanNa qan·nā qannāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 20:5 HEB: אֱלֹהֶ֙יךָ֙ אֵ֣ל קַנָּ֔א פֹּ֠קֵד עֲוֹ֨ן NAS: your God, am a jealous God, KJV: thy God [am] a jealous God, INT: your God God jealous visiting the iniquity Exodus 34:14 Exodus 34:14 Deuteronomy 4:24 Deuteronomy 5:9 Deuteronomy 6:15 6 Occurrences |
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