14 Qanna

14 Qanna (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
TWOT Reference:H2038
Strong’s Reference:H7067
Qannain the Septuagint:zêlôtês - jealous

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. (cf.Exodus 34:14)

Further references of the nameQannain the Old Testament:Exodus 20:5; Exodus 34:14; Deuteronomy 4:24; Deuteronomy 5:9; Deuteronomy 6:15