H7068
Jealousy (Qinah)
קִנְאָה (qinah)
Zealous, protective passion — God's fierce commitment to His covenant relationship.
Hebrew
Pronunciation: kin-AH
Definition
Qinah is the Hebrew word for jealousy or zeal, describing an intense, protective passion. When applied to God, it expresses His fierce devotion to His people and His refusal to share their worship with idols.
Featured KJV occurrences (3)
Zechariah 8:2
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury.”Read in context
2 Corinthians 11:2
“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.”Read in context
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