“You shall worship no other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.” – Exodus 34:14
Jealousy often sounds like a flaw—something rooted in insecurity. But when applied to God, it becomes a fierce and faithful love. He is El Kana, “The Jealous God,” and His jealousy isn’t about selfishness—it’s about covenant loyalty.
God’s jealousy is not the envy of someone lacking something. It’s the protective passion of someone who already possesses something precious—you. Just as a loving husband rightly desires exclusive devotion from his wife, El Kana demands undivided worship from His people.
📜 Word Study
El Kana (אֵל קַנָּא, pronounced El kah-NAH) comes from the root qanah, meaning “to be zealous or jealous.” It describes God’s holy desire for the full affection and faithfulness of His people. This name appears in contexts warning against idolatry, such as Exodus 20:5 and Deuteronomy 4:24.
El Kana is jealous for your love because He made you, redeemed you, and calls you His own. His jealousy guards the relationship from anything that would steal your heart away.
💎 A Diamond of Truth
The jealousy of El Kana is not a flaw—it is a fire. It burns away idols, confronts compromise, and pursues your whole heart with relentless love. He is not content to share you with anything less than Himself, because only He can satisfy your soul.
His jealousy means you matter deeply. You are not disposable. You are desired. And when you wander, He comes for you.
💬 Reflect and Respond
- What has been competing with God for your attention or affection?
- How does knowing El Kana desires you completely change your view of Him?
- Are there “idols” in your life that need to be torn down today?
Worship El Kana in sincerity. Return to Him with your whole heart. He is jealous—not to control you, but to keep you close. And He will not rest until you are fully His.
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