# H7065 ## Gary’s Bible Definition - to be, zealous, jealous, envious ## Root Transliteration (Phonetic Spelling) - qanah (kaw-naw') ## Definition - To be jealous, to be zealous, to envy ## Usage - The Hebrew verb "qanah" primarily conveys the idea of jealousy or zeal. It can refer to a range of emotions from righteous zeal for God's honor to sinful envy or jealousy over what others possess. In the context of God's character, it often describes His passionate commitment to His people and His intolerance of idolatry. ## Part of Speech - Verb ## Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Words - [[G2205]] (ζῆλος, zēlos): Often translated as zeal or jealousy, reflecting similar concepts of fervent devotion or envy. - [[G2206]] (ζηλόω, zēloō):To be zealous or jealous, used in contexts of both positive zeal and negative envy. ## BSB Translation - ## NASB Translation - envious (4), envy (2), became envious (1), envied (1) - jealous (14), became jealous (1), jealousy (1), made him jealous (1), made me jealous (1), provoked him to jealousy (1), provokes to jealousy (1) - been very zealous (2), zeal (1), zealous (1) ## NASB Word Origin - denominative verb from qinah ([[H7068]]) ## Occurrences - 32 ## Occurrences Link - https://biblehub.com/hebrew/strongs_7065.htm ## BibleHub Link - https://biblehub.com/hebrew/7065.htm ## Helps Word Studies - ## Cultural and Historical Background - In ancient Israel, the concept of jealousy was not solely negative as it often is in modern contexts. Jealousy could be seen as a protective and passionate commitment, especially in covenant relationships. God's jealousy, for instance, is portrayed as a divine attribute that underscores His exclusive claim to worship and His protective love for His covenant people. This is evident in the context of the covenant at Sinai, where God describes Himself as a "jealous God" (Exodus 20.5). ## Blue Letter Bible - Outline - ## Blue Letter Bible - Strong's Definition - ## Blue Letter Bible - Vines - ## Transliteration Details - ## Date - Initial - 2024.11.11 - Revised -