Strong’s H7065
קָנָא
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
qana'
Pronunciation
kaw-naw'
Definition
To be jealous, to be zealous, to envy
Meaning
to be, zealous, jealous, envious
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.
Bible references
Genesis 26:14;Genesis 30:1;Genesis 37:11;Numbers 5:14;Numbers 5:14;Numbers 5:30;Numbers 11:29;Numbers 25:13;Deuteronomy 32:16;Deuteronomy 32:21;Deuteronomy 32:21;2 Samuel 21:2;1 Kings 14:22;1 Kings 19:10;1 Kings 19:10;1 Kings 19:14;1 Kings 19:14;Psalm 37:1;Psalm 73:3;Psalm 78:58;Psalm 106:16;Proverbs 3:31;Proverbs 23:17;Proverbs 24:1;Proverbs 24:19