7067. qanna

Lexicon

qanna: Jealous

Original Word: קַנָּא
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: qanna'
Pronunciation: kahn-NAW
Phonetic Spelling: (kan-naw')
Definition: Jealous
Meaning: jealous

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

jealous

From qana'; jealous -- jealous. Compare qannow'.

see HEBREW qana'

see HEBREW qannow'

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from 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).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root קָנָא (qanah), which conveys the idea of being zealous or jealous.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2207 (ζηλωτής, zēlōtēs): Refers to one who is zealous or an enthusiast, often used in the New Testament to describe fervent followers or adherents.
• G2208 (ζηλόω, zēloō): To be zealous or to have warmth of feeling for or against something, often translated as "to envy" or "to be jealous."
• G2581 (καταζηλόω, katazēloō): To be intensely jealous or envious, used in contexts of strong emotional reactions.

The concept of jealousy in the biblical sense, as captured by קַנָּא, is integral to understanding the nature of God's relationship with His people, emphasizing His desire for their exclusive devotion and His protective love over them.

Usage: The word קַנָּא is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe God's zealous nature, especially in relation to His covenant with Israel. It underscores God's intolerance of idolatry and unfaithfulness, emphasizing His desire for exclusive devotion.

Context: • The term קַנָּא is primarily used to describe God's character as a "jealous" God, particularly in the context of His covenant with Israel. This jealousy is not akin to human envy but is a divine attribute that reflects God's deep commitment to His people and His desire for their undivided loyalty.
• In Exodus 20:5, God declares, "For I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God," highlighting His intolerance for idolatry and His demand for exclusive worship.
• Deuteronomy 4:24 reiterates this attribute: "For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God." Here, the imagery of a consuming fire underscores the intensity and purity of God's jealousy.
• The concept of divine jealousy is also linked to God's protective nature over His people, as seen in Zechariah 1:14: "I am exceedingly jealous for Jerusalem and Zion."
• This attribute is not limited to punitive contexts but also reflects God's passionate love and commitment to His covenant people, ensuring their well-being and faithfulness.

Forms and Transliterations

קַנָּ֔א קַנָּ֖א קַנָּ֛א קַנָּ֣א קַנָּֽא׃ קנא קנא׃ kanNa qan·nā qannā

Englishman'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
HEB: כִּ֤י יְהוָה֙ קַנָּ֣א שְׁמ֔וֹ אֵ֥ל
NAS: whose name is Jealous, is a jealous
KJV: whose name [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous
INT: for the LORD is Jealous name God

Exodus 34:14
HEB: שְׁמ֔וֹ אֵ֥ל קַנָּ֖א הֽוּא׃
NAS: is Jealous, is a jealous God--
KJV: [is] Jealous, [is] a jealous God:
INT: name God jealous he

Deuteronomy 4:24
HEB: ה֑וּא אֵ֖ל קַנָּֽא׃ פ
NAS: is a consuming fire, a jealous God.
KJV: fire, [even] a jealous God.
INT: he God A jealous

Deuteronomy 5:9
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

Deuteronomy 6:15
HEB: כִּ֣י אֵ֥ל קַנָּ֛א יְהוָ֥ה אֱלֹהֶ֖יךָ
NAS: in the midst of you is a jealous God;
KJV: thy God [is] a jealous God
INT: for God jealous the LORD your God

6 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7067
6 Occurrences

qan·nā — 6 Occ.