Strong's Lexicon qena: Jealousy, zeal, envy Original Word: קְנָא Word Origin: Derived from the root קָנָא (qanah), which means to be zealous or jealous. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2205 (ζῆλος, zēlos): Often translated as zeal or jealousy, used in contexts similar to "qena" in the New Testament. - G2206 (ζηλόω, zēloō): To be zealous or jealous, reflecting the action or emotion of jealousy. Usage: The Hebrew word "qena" primarily denotes a strong emotion of jealousy or zeal. It can refer to both a positive and negative form of jealousy. In a positive sense, it describes God's zealous protection of His people and His desire for their exclusive worship. In a negative sense, it can refer to human envy or rivalry. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, "qena" was understood as a powerful emotion that could lead to both righteous and unrighteous actions. The concept of divine jealousy was integral to the covenant relationship between God and Israel, emphasizing God's exclusive claim to worship and loyalty. Human jealousy, on the other hand, was often seen as a destructive force that could lead to sin and conflict. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to qanah Definition to acquire, buy NASB Translation buy (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [קְנָא] verb acquire, buy (see Biblical Hebrew I. קנה); — Pe`al Imperfect2masculine singular תִּקְנֵא Ezra 7:17 with accusative of thing, + בְּכַסְמָּא. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance buy (Aramaic) corresponding to qanah; to purchase -- buy. see HEBREW qanah Forms and Transliterations תִקְנֵ֜א תקנא tikNe ṯiq·nê ṯiqnêLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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