The meaning of “קָנָא”
Understanding qânâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(be) envy(-ious), be (move to, provoke to) jealous(-y), [idiom] very, (be) zeal(-ous). - to be (causatively, make) zealo...
קָנָא
(be) envy(-ious), be (move to, provoke to) jealous(-y), [idiom] very, (be) zeal(-ous). - to be (causatively, make) zealous, i.e. (in a bad sense) jealous or envious 1) to envy, be jealous, be envious, be zealous 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to be jealous of 1a2) to be envious of 1a3) to be zealous for 1a4) to excite to jealous anger 1b) (Hiphil) to provoke to jealous anger, cause jealousy
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 30:1 | “And when Rachel saw that she bare Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister; and said unto Jacob, Give me children, or else I die.” Word: קָנָא (qânâʼ) | |
| Deuteronomy 32:21 | “They have moved me to jealousy with that which is not God; they have provoked me to anger with their vanities: and I will move them to jealousy with those which are not a people; I will provoke them to anger with a foolish nation.” Word: קָנָא (qânâʼ) | |
| 1 Kings 19:10 | “And he said, I have been very jealous for the Lord God of hosts: for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.” Word: קָנָא (qânâʼ) | |
| Proverbs 24:1 | “Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.” Word: קָנָא (qânâʼ) | |
| Ezekiel 39:25 | “Therefore thus saith the Lord God; Now will I bring again the captivity of Jacob, and have mercy upon the whole house of Israel, and will be jealous for my holy name;” Word: קָנָא (qânâʼ) |
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