Hebrew · H7068, G2205

קִנְאָה

Jealousy or envy · zeal

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קִנְאָה H7068 jealousy or envy

Pronunciation qinʾāh

Passionate intensity that God himself embodies—divine jealousy for covenant exclusivity, not mere human envy

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ζῆλος G2205 zeal

Pronunciation zēlos

Passionate intensity directed at a cause, ranging from noble devotion to destructive jealousy.

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What does קִנְאָה (qinah) mean in the Bible?

קִנְאָה · ζῆλος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "jealousy, resentful rivalry".

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What does קִנְאָה · ζῆλος mean in the Bible?

קִנְאָה · ζῆλος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "jealousy, resentful rivalry".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H7068, G2205?

H7068, G2205 is connected to 43 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. jealousy, resentful rivalry

Strong's H7068, G2205

Lexical occurrences 43 verses

Source Gloss

jealousy, resentful rivalry

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