I do, I'm just curious to see what you think.
2006-12-19 08:23:42 · 8 answers · asked by L-dog =) 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The word “jealous” is the same word often translated “zeal” or “zealous.” The word describes a passionate intensity to protect or defend something that is jeopardized. The word can also have the sense of “envy,” but in that case the object is out of bounds. God’s zeal or jealousy is to protect his people or his institutions or his honor. Yahweh’s honor is bound up with the life of his people.
2006-12-19 08:28:41 · answer #1 · answered by Goober W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The word Jealous has several meanings in the old Testament. EXAMPLES:
Exodus 20:5-------Divine jealousy
Numbers 5:12-31---Marital jealousy
Genesis 30:1--------Motherly jealousy
Genesis 37: 4-28 ---Brotherly jealousy
GOOd types of jealousy:
Numbers 25:11---referring to the zeal one has for the Lord.
2 Corinthians 11:2--- refers to concern over Christians (N.T.)
Proverbs 6:34,35 ---Implacable
Song of Solomon 8:6---Cruel
Deuteronomy 29:20---Burning
Jealous means to be envious,suspicious,watchful, and when referring to a Jealous God it means that God demands loyalty, exclusive loyalty. To be a child of God you have to put GOD above EVERYTHING ELSE.
Christian in Pa.
2006-12-19 18:23:12 · answer #2 · answered by Penny Mae 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to "The Complete Word Study Dictionary" Old Testament:
This word in Hebrew is qanna; An adjective meaning jealous. This word comes from the verb qana, meaning to be jealous or zealous. In every instance of this word, it is used to describe the character of the Lord. He is a jealous God who will not tolerate the worship of other gods. (Ex. 20:5, Deut. 5:9)
This word is always used to describe God's attitude toward the worship of false gods, which arouses His jealousy and anger in judgment against the idol worshipers (Deut. 4:24, 6:15). So closely is this characteristic associated with God that His name is Jealous. (Ex 34:14)
2006-12-19 16:37:46 · answer #3 · answered by redeemed 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means jealous. God did not like them worshiping calves made of gold.
2006-12-19 16:28:13 · answer #4 · answered by gwhiz1052 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
are u asking for a definition of jealous?
means god doesnt like it when u pray to other gods.
2006-12-19 16:25:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
God is so perfect and good (doubt it ask me), there is no good reason to worship anything else.
2006-12-19 16:26:39 · answer #6 · answered by BigPappa 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means me. I just can't stand to see that woman with my ex-husband.
did I get it right?
2006-12-19 16:26:32 · answer #7 · answered by noestoli 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Scope it out:
http://www.eliyah.com/lexicon.html
2006-12-19 16:25:57 · answer #8 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋