Exodus 34:14
(for you shall worship no other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God),
English Standard Version (ESV)
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This verse reveals a powerful truth: God's name isn't just a label, it's His character. When Scripture says the LORD's name is "Jealous," it's not about insecurity, but about His righteous claim to an undivided heart. He is intensely devoted to us, and any worship given elsewhere is an affront to that profound, covenantal love.
Fresh from receiving God's renewed covenant and commands, Moses is instructed to completely eradicate any trace of Canaanite worship from the Promised Land. This isn't about being unkind; it's because God, whose very name signifies His passionate protectiveness, demands exclusive devotion from His people. He cannot tolerate sharing the worship due to Him with any other deity, highlighting His unique and uncompromising character compared to the indifferent gods of other nations.
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YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal, covenantal name of the God of Israel (YHWH), revealed as the self-existent, eternal, and faithful Redeemer.
qanna · Hebrew Adjective/Noun
A passionate, protective zeal for one's own rights, honor, or exclusive relationship; in theology, it refers to God's demand for total allegiance and His intolerance of rivals for His people's affection.
This passage directly repeats the command from the Ten Commandments, reinforcing that God demands exclusive worship and views idolatry as a serious offense.
Deuteronomy 4:24This verse further elaborates on God's jealous nature, describing Him as a consuming fire that will not tolerate idolatry or transgression.
Joshua 24:19Joshua warns the Israelites that God is a 'holy and jealous God,' emphasizing that He will not forgive their rebellion and idolatry, echoing the seriousness of His jealousy.
Ezekiel 39:25This prophetic passage speaks of God restoring Israel and showing His jealousy for His holy name, illustrating His fierce protective love and commitment to His people and His reputation.
calvinExodus 34:14: "For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God:"
- Non incurvabis te Deo alieno. Nam Jehova zelotes nomen ejus, Deus zelotes est.
pooleExodus 34:14: "For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God:"
Whose name is Jealous ; who hath made himself known by, and glories in that name, The jealous God, who cannot endure any competitor or corrival; whereas the false and puny gods of the heathens were contented with multitudes of partners. So this is properly said to be the name of God, whereby he is known and distinguished from all other gods.
This verse reveals a powerful truth: God's name isn't just a label, it's His character. When Scripture says the LORD's name is "Jealous," it's not about insecurity, but about His righteous claim to an undivided heart. He is intensely devoted to us, and any worship given elsewhere is an affront to that profound, covenantal love.
Fresh from receiving God's renewed covenant and commands, Moses is instructed to completely eradicate any trace of Canaanite worship from the Promised Land. This isn't about being unkind; it's because God, whose very name signifies His passionate protectiveness, demands exclusive devotion from His people. He cannot tolerate sharing the worship due to Him with any other deity, highlighting His unique and uncompromising character compared to the indifferent gods of other nations.
"(for you shall worship no other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God)," — This verse reveals a powerful truth: God's name isn't just a label, it's His character. When Scripture says the LORD's name is "Jealous," it's not about insecurity, but about His righteous claim to a…
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