Strong's Lexicon qanno: Jealous Original Word: קַנּוֹא Word Origin: Derived from the root קָנָא (qanah), which means "to be zealous" or "to be jealous." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is "ζηλωτής" (zelotes), which also conveys zeal or jealousy, as seen in passages like James 4:5. Usage: The term "qanno" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe God's character as "jealous." It conveys a sense of zealous protection and exclusive devotion. This jealousy is not akin to human envy but reflects God's passionate commitment to His covenant relationship with His people. It underscores His intolerance of idolatry and unfaithfulness, emphasizing His desire for His people to worship Him alone. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, deities were often seen as having human-like emotions, including jealousy. However, the biblical portrayal of God's jealousy is unique. It is rooted in the covenant relationship between Yahweh and Israel, where God is depicted as a husband to His people. This metaphor highlights the seriousness of idolatry, akin to marital unfaithfulness. God's jealousy is thus a protective and righteous zeal for His people's fidelity and well-being. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as qinah Definition jealous NASB Translation jealous (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs קַנּוֺא adjective id.; — אֵל קַנּוֺא Joshua 24:19 (E) (compare Deuteronomy 6:15 above), Nahum 1:2 ("" נֹקֵם). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance jealous For qanna'; jealous or angry -- jealous. see HEBREW qanna' Forms and Transliterations קַנּ֣וֹא קַנּ֤וֹא קנוא kanNo qan·nō·w qannōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 24:19 HEB: ה֑וּא אֵֽל־ קַנּ֣וֹא ה֔וּא לֹֽא־ NAS: God. He is a jealous God; KJV: God; he [is] a jealous God; INT: he God jealous he He will not Nahum 1:2 2 Occurrences |
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