Peace & Blessings Beloved,
TGBTG for allowing us to see another day. I pray all is well with you and yours, and that your week has been fruitful & blessed thus far.
Today we are going to take a deep dive into our fourteenth Old Testament name of God, Qanna, as found in the Old Testament of the Holy Bible.
קַנָּא
(kan-naw') Jealous, Zealous
Use in the Bible: In the Old Testament Qanna occurs 6 times. Qanna is first used in Exodus 20:5.
Variant spellings: Kanna
Transliteration: qannā'
Pronunciation: kan-naw'
TWOT Reference: 2038b
Strong's Reference: H7067
Qanna in the Septuagint: zêlôtês - jealous
Part of Speech: adjective
Root Word (Etymology): From קָנָא (H7065)
TWOT Reference: 2038b
KJV Translation Count — Total: 6x
The KJV translates Strong's H7067 in the following manner: jealous (6x)
Outline of Biblical Usage: jealous (only of God)
Meaning and Derivation: Qanna is translated as jealous, zealous, or envy. The fundamental meaning relates to a marriage relationship. God is depicted as Israel's husband; He is a jealous God, wanting all our praise for Himself and no one else. (Exodus 34:14)
Further references of the name Qanna in the Old Testament: Exodus 20:5; Exodus 34:14; Deuteronomy 4:24; Deuteronomy 5:9; Deuteronomy 6:15.
May we establish, nurture, and grow a sincere love for the word of God, and study it lovingly & faithfully.
I pray you receive this with the love intended, and apply it to wisdom.
Love you much.
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Blessed!
-Humble Servant
P.S- If you have not given your life to Jesus Christ, I implore you to take the time to do so right now. Use John 3:16 & Romans 10:9-10 as a foundation for making your confession of faith. And use Ephesians 2:1-10 to provide proper context for your salvation.