Bible Verses About "Is God Jealous? What Does It Mean That God Is a Jealous God"
God describes Himself as jealous — not in a petty human sense, but as a passionate protective love for His people and His glory.
God describes Himself as jealous — not in a petty human sense, but as a passionate protective love for His people and His glory.
"Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God." — Exodus 20:5 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Is God Jealous? What Does It Mean That God Is a Jealous God?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God."
"For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God."
"For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ."
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