The meaning of “קַנָּא”
Understanding qannâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
jealous. Compare קַנּוֹא. - jealous 1) jealous (only of God)
קַנָּא
jealous. Compare קַנּוֹא. - jealous 1) jealous (only of God)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 20:5 | “Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;” Word: קַנָּא (qannâʼ) | |
| Exodus 34:14 | “For thou shalt worship no other god: for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God:” Word: קַנָּא (qannâʼ) | |
| Deuteronomy 4:24 | “For the Lord thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God.” Word: קַנָּא (qannâʼ) | |
| Deuteronomy 5:9 | “Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me,” Word: קַנָּא (qannâʼ) | |
| Deuteronomy 6:15 | “(For the Lord thy God is a jealous God among you) lest the anger of the Lord thy God be kindled against thee, and destroy thee from off the face of the earth.” Word: קַנָּא (qannâʼ) |
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