7067. qanna
Strong's Lexicon
qanna: Jealous

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

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 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).

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 qannā
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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.
















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