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he is a jealous God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD thy God <i>is</i> a consuming fire, <i>even</i> a jealous God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/deuteronomy/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For the LORD your God <i>is</i> a consuming fire, a jealous God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/deuteronomy/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/deuteronomy/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/deuteronomy/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For Yahweh your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/deuteronomy/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD your God is a consuming fire; He is a jealous (impassioned) God [demanding what is rightfully and uniquely His].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/deuteronomy/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/deuteronomy/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/deuteronomy/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For Jehovah thy God is a devouring fire, a jealous God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/deuteronomy/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD will be angry if you worship other gods, and he can be like a fire destroying everything in its path. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/deuteronomy/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For the LORD thy God is a devouring fire, a jealous God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/deuteronomy/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD your God is a raging fire, a God who does not tolerate rivals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/deuteronomy/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />because the LORD your God is like a flaming fire; he tolerates no rivals. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/deuteronomy/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Indeed, the LORD your God is a consuming fire. He is a jealous God."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/deuteronomy/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/deuteronomy/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD your God is a consuming fire; he is a jealous God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/deuteronomy/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD your God is a devouring fire, a jealous God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/deuteronomy/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For the LORD thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/deuteronomy/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For Yahweh your God is a devouring fire, a jealous God. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/deuteronomy/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for your God YHWH is a consuming fire—a zealous God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/deuteronomy/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for Jehovah thy God is a fire consuming -- a zealous God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/deuteronomy/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For Jehovah thy God he is a consuming fire, a jealous God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/deuteronomy/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Because the Lord thy God is a consuming fire, a jealous God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/deuteronomy/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/deuteronomy/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD, your God, is a consuming fire, a jealous God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/deuteronomy/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For the LORD your God is a devouring fire, a jealous God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/deuteronomy/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a zealous God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/deuteronomy/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because LORD JEHOVAH your God is a consuming fire and God is jealous.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/deuteronomy/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For the LORD thy God is a devouring fire, a jealous God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/deuteronomy/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For the Lord thy God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/deuteronomy/4-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRhBtZaVxJ0?start=1346" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/deuteronomy/4.htm">Warning Against Idolatry</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">23</span>Be careful that you do not forget the covenant of the LORD your God that He made with you; do not make an idol for yourselves in the form of anything He has forbidden you. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">your God</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: ’ō·ḵə·lāh (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">is a consuming</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/784.htm" title="784: ’êš (N-cs) -- A fire. A primitive word; fire.">fire,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7067.htm" title="7067: qan·nā (Adj-ms) -- Jealous. From qana'; jealous.">a jealous</a> <a href="/hebrew/410.htm" title="410: ’êl (N-ms) -- God, in pl. gods. Shortened from 'ayil; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty.">God.</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>After you have children and grandchildren and you have been in the land a long time, if you then act corruptly and make an idol of any form—doing evil in the sight of the LORD your God and provoking Him to anger—…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-29.htm">Hebrews 12:29</a></span><br />“For our God is a consuming fire.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/34-14.htm">Exodus 34:14</a></span><br />For you must not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-14.htm">Isaiah 33:14</a></span><br />The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling grips the ungodly: “Who of us can dwell with a consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting flames?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-22.htm">1 Corinthians 10:22</a></span><br />Are we trying to provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than He?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/1-2.htm">Nahum 1:2</a></span><br />The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and full of wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on His foes and reserves wrath for His enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/24-19.htm">Joshua 24:19</a></span><br />But Joshua said to the people, “You are not able to serve the LORD, for He is a holy God; He is a jealous God; He will not forgive your rebellion or your sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-2.htm">Malachi 3:2</a></span><br />But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-11.htm">1 Kings 19:11-12</a></span><br />Then the LORD said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the LORD. Behold, the LORD is about to pass by.” And a great and mighty wind tore into the mountains and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. / After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/97-3.htm">Psalm 97:3</a></span><br />Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-27.htm">Isaiah 30:27-30</a></span><br />Behold, the Name of the LORD comes from afar, with burning anger and dense smoke. His lips are full of fury, and His tongue is like a consuming fire. / His breath is like a rushing torrent that rises to the neck. He comes to sift the nations in a sieve of destruction; He bridles the jaws of the peoples to lead them astray. / You will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-7.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:7-8</a></span><br />and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels / in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zephaniah/1-18.htm">Zephaniah 1:18</a></span><br />Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the Day of the LORD’s wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy.” For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/38-19.htm">Ezekiel 38:19</a></span><br />In My zeal and fiery rage I proclaim that on that day there will be a great earthquake in the land of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-14.htm">Revelation 1:14-15</a></span><br />The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire. / His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-15.htm">Isaiah 66:15-16</a></span><br />For behold, the LORD will come with fire—His chariots are like a whirlwind—to execute His anger with fury and His rebuke with flames of fire. / For by fire and by His sword, the LORD will execute judgment on all flesh, and many will be slain by the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God.</p><p class="hdg">they God</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/9-3.htm">Deuteronomy 9:3</a></b></br> Understand therefore this day, that the LORD thy God <i>is</i> he which goeth over before thee; <i>as</i> a consuming fire he shall destroy them, and he shall bring them down before thy face: so shalt thou drive them out, and destroy them quickly, as the LORD hath said unto thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-22.htm">Deuteronomy 32:22</a></b></br> For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/24-17.htm">Exodus 24:17</a></b></br> And the sight of the glory of the LORD <i>was</i> like devouring fire on the top of the mount in the eyes of the children of Israel.</p><p class="hdg">a jealous God</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/6-15.htm">Deuteronomy 6:15</a></b></br> (For the LORD thy God <i>is</i> a jealous God among you) lest the anger of the LORD thy God be kindled against thee, and destroy thee from off the face of the earth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/29-20.htm">Deuteronomy 29:20</a></b></br> The LORD will not spare him, but then the anger of the LORD and his jealousy shall smoke against that man, and all the curses that are written in this book shall lie upon him, and the LORD shall blot out his name from under heaven.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/32-16.htm">Deuteronomy 32:16,21</a></b></br> They provoked him to jealousy with strange <i>gods</i>, with abominations provoked they him to anger… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/12-29.htm">All-Burning</a> <a href="/numbers/26-10.htm">Consuming</a> <a href="/exodus/24-17.htm">Devouring</a> <a href="/numbers/27-20.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/numbers/25-13.htm">Jealous</a> <a href="/numbers/25-13.htm">Zealous</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/12-29.htm">All-Burning</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-3.htm">Consuming</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-3.htm">Devouring</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-16.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/5-9.htm">Jealous</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/6-15.htm">Zealous</a><div class="vheading2">Deuteronomy 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-1.htm">An exhortation to obedience</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-41.htm">Moses appoints the three cities of refuge on that side of Jordan</a></span><br><span class="reftext">44. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-44.htm">Recapitulation</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The use of "LORD" (YHWH) signifies the covenant name of God, highlighting His eternal and unchanging nature. This covenant relationship is central to the identity of Israel as God's chosen people, as seen in <a href="/exodus/6-7.htm">Exodus 6:7</a>, where God promises to be their God and they His people.<p><b>is a consuming fire</b><br>The imagery of God as a "consuming fire" conveys His holiness and the seriousness of His judgment against sin. This metaphor is used elsewhere in Scripture, such as in <a href="/hebrews/12-29.htm">Hebrews 12:29</a>, to describe God's purifying and refining nature. In the context of Deuteronomy, it serves as a warning against idolatry and disobedience, reminding the Israelites of God's power and the consequences of turning away from Him, as seen in the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19).<p><b>a jealous God</b><br>God's jealousy is not like human jealousy; it is a righteous and protective zeal for His people and His covenant. This attribute underscores God's desire for exclusive worship and loyalty from Israel, as He alone is worthy of worship. The concept of divine jealousy is also found in <a href="/exodus/20-5.htm">Exodus 20:5</a>, where God warns against idolatry, emphasizing His commitment to His people and His intolerance of divided allegiance. This jealousy is a reflection of God's love and His desire for a pure relationship with His people, akin to a marriage covenant.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The speaker of Deuteronomy, delivering God's laws and commandments to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, receiving the law and commandments as they prepare to enter Canaan.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_sinai.htm">Mount Sinai</a></b><br>The place where God first revealed Himself as a consuming fire when He gave the Ten Commandments to Moses.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/canaan.htm">Canaan</a></b><br>The Promised Land that the Israelites are about to enter, where they are warned to remain faithful to God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a></b><br>Described as a consuming fire and a jealous God, emphasizing His holiness and intolerance of idolatry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_holiness_and_power.htm">God's Holiness and Power</a></b><br>God's nature as a consuming fire signifies His holiness and power. Believers are called to approach Him with reverence and awe, recognizing His authority over all creation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_jealousy.htm">God's Jealousy</a></b><br>God's jealousy is not like human jealousy; it is a righteous desire for His people to remain faithful. Believers should prioritize their relationship with God above all else, avoiding idolatry in any form.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_worship.htm">Faithfulness in Worship</a></b><br>Just as the Israelites were warned against idolatry, Christians today must guard against modern forms of idolatry, such as materialism or self-worship, ensuring that God remains the center of their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>The imagery of God as a consuming fire serves as a warning of the consequences of disobedience. Believers are encouraged to live in obedience to God's commandments, understanding that His discipline is an expression of His love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_god's_presence.htm">The Assurance of God's Presence</a></b><br>While God's consuming fire represents judgment, it also signifies His presence and protection. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God is with them, guiding and refining them through life's challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_deuteronomy_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_'jealous_fire'_fit_god.htm">Deuteronomy 4:24 describes God as a “consuming fire” and “jealous”—how does this anthropomorphic language fit with the idea of an all-powerful, benevolent deity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/meaning_of_'god_is_a_consuming_fire'.htm">What does "God is a consuming fire" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_'consuming_fire'_fit_science.htm">In Hebrews 12:29, how does describing God as a “consuming fire” fit with modern scientific understanding of fire and energy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_unquenchable_fire.htm">What is the Unquenchable Fire?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/deuteronomy/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) <span class= "bld">The Lord thy God is a consuming fire.</span>--The writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews makes use of this in <a href="/deuteronomy/12-29.htm" title="When the LORD your God shall cut off the nations from before you, where you go to possess them, and you succeed them, and dwell in their land;">Deuteronomy 12:29</a>, to enforce the lessons not of Sinai, but of Pentecost, and of the voice of "Him that speaketh from heaven<span class= "ital">" </span>by the Spirit whom He has sent.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/deuteronomy/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">A consuming fire</span>. When God spoke to Israel at Sinai, his glory appeared "like devouring (consuming) fire on the top of the mount" (<a href="/exodus/24-17.htm">Exodus 24:17</a>); and in allusion to this Moses here calls God "a consuming fire." He is so to all his enemies, and to all who disobey him; by severe inflictions he will punish, and, if they persist in their hostility and rebellion, will ultimately destroy them (comp. <a href="/deuteronomy/9-3.htm">Deuteronomy 9:3</a>; <a href="/isaiah/10-16.htm">Isaiah 10:16-18</a>; <a href="/amos/5-6.htm">Amos 5:6</a>; <a href="/zephaniah/1-18.htm">Zephaniah 1:18</a>; <a href="/hebrews/12-29.htm">Hebrews 12:29</a>). <span class="cmt_word">A jealous God</span>; LXX., <span class="greek">Θεὸς</span> <span class="greek">ζηλωτής</span> God has a burning zeal for his own glory; he guards it with jealous care; and he will not spare those who do him dishonor, especially those who are guilty of idolatry, whereby they "change the truth of God into a lie" (<a href="/romans/1-25.htm">Romans 1:25</a>; cf. <a href="/exodus/20-5.htm">Exodus 20:5</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/6-14.htm">Deuteronomy 6:14, 15</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/32-16.htm">Deuteronomy 32:16</a>, etc.; <a href="/psalms/78-58.htm">Psalm 78:58</a>, etc.; <a href="/nahum/1-2.htm">Nahum 1:2</a>). He is jealous also over his people, because he loves them, and will not endure any rival in their affection and devotion. <p> CHAPTER 4:25-49 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/deuteronomy/4-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֚י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">your God</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is a consuming</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹכְלָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·ḵə·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> </span><span class="str2">To eat</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fire,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֥שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(’êš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_784.htm">Strong's 784: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a jealous</span><br /><span class="heb">קַנָּֽא׃</span> <span class="translit">(qan·nā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7067.htm">Strong's 7067: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jealous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_410.htm">Strong's 410: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/deuteronomy/4-24.htm">Deuteronomy 4:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/deuteronomy/4-24.htm">Deuteronomy 4:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/deuteronomy/4-24.htm">Deuteronomy 4:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/deuteronomy/4-24.htm">Deuteronomy 4:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/deuteronomy/4-24.htm">Deuteronomy 4:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/deuteronomy/4-24.htm">Deuteronomy 4:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/deuteronomy/4-24.htm">Deuteronomy 4:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/deuteronomy/4-24.htm">Deuteronomy 4:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/deuteronomy/4-24.htm">Deuteronomy 4:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/deuteronomy/4-24.htm">Deuteronomy 4:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/deuteronomy/4-24.htm">OT Law: Deuteronomy 4:24 For Yahweh your God is a devouring (Deut. 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