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I am burning with jealousy for her.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/zechariah/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies says: My love for Mount Zion is passionate and strong; I am consumed with passion for Jerusalem!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/zechariah/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“Thus says the LORD of hosts: I am jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I am jealous for her with great wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/zechariah/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “I am jealous for Zion with great zeal; I am jealous for her with great fervor.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/zechariah/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thus saith the LORD of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/zechariah/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘I am zealous for Zion with great zeal; With great fervor I am zealous for her.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/zechariah/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“The LORD of armies says this: ‘I am exceedingly jealous for Zion, yes, with great wrath I am jealous for her.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/zechariah/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Thus says the LORD of hosts, &#8216I am exceedingly jealous for Zion, yes, with great wrath I am jealous for her.&#8217<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/zechariah/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘I am exceedingly jealous for Zion, yes, with great wrath I am jealous for her.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/zechariah/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“Thus says Yahweh of hosts, ‘I am jealous with great jealousy for Zion, and with great wrath I am jealous for her.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/zechariah/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘I am jealous for Zion with great jealousy [demanding what is rightfully and uniquely mine], and I am jealous for her with great wrath [against her enemies].’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/zechariah/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD of Armies says this: “I am extremely jealous for Zion; I am jealous for her with great wrath.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/zechariah/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD of Hosts says this: I am extremely jealous for Zion; I am jealous for her with great wrath.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/zechariah/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: I am jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I am jealous for her with great wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/zechariah/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I love Zion so much that her enemies make me angry. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/zechariah/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thus saith the LORD of hosts: I am jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I am jealous for her with great fury.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/zechariah/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Armies says: I am very jealous about Zion. I am fiercely possessive of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/zechariah/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"I have longed to help Jerusalem because of my deep love for her people, a love which has made me angry with her enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/zechariah/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: 'I'm greatly jealous about Zion, and that makes me furious about her.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/zechariah/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ?I am jealous for Zion with great zeal; I am jealous for her with great fervor.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/zechariah/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"The LORD who rules over all says, 'I am very much concerned for Zion; indeed, I am so concerned for her that my rage will fall on those who hurt her.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/zechariah/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts: "I am jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I am jealous for her with great wrath."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/zechariah/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thus saith the LORD of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/zechariah/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh of Armies says: “I am jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I am jealous for her with great wrath.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/zechariah/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />“Thus said YHWH of Hosts: I have been zealous for Zion with great zeal, "" With great heat I have been zealous for her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/zechariah/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'Thus said Jehovah of Hosts: I have been zealous for Zion with great zeal, With great heat I have been zealous for her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/zechariah/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Thus said Jehovah of armies: I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy and with great wrath was I jealous for her.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/zechariah/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Thus saith the Lord of hosts: I have been jealous for Sion with a great jealousy, and with a great indignation have I been jealous for her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/zechariah/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Thus says the Lord of hosts: I have been zealous for Zion with a great zeal, and with a great indignation have I been zealous for her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/zechariah/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts: I am intensely jealous for Zion, stirred to jealous wrath for her. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/zechariah/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts: I am jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I am jealous for her with great wrath.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/zechariah/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD of hosts: I am moved for Zion with great zeal. I am moved for her with great indignation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/zechariah/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />”Thus says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts: ‘I have been zealous for Zion with a great zeal and in great rage I have been zealous for it’<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/zechariah/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thus saith the LORD of hosts: I am jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I am jealous for her with great fury.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/zechariah/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thus saith the Lord Almighty; I have been jealous for Jerusalem and for Sion with great jealousy, and I have been jealous for her with great fury.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/zechariah/8-2.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/CFPk_KgOyMk?start=1018" 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/zechariah/8.htm">The Restoration of Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Again the word of the LORD of Hosts came to me, saying: <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">This is what</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/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says:</a> <a href="/hebrew/7065.htm" title="7065: qin·nê·ṯî (V-Piel-Perf-1cs) -- To be jealous or zealous. A primitive root; to be zealous, i.e. jealous or envious.">“I am jealous</a> <a href="/hebrew/6726.htm" title="6726: lə·ṣî·yō·wn (Prep-l:: N-proper-fs) -- A mountain in Jer., also a name for Jer. The same as tsiyuwn; Tsijon, a mountain of Jerusalem.">for Zion</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh (Adj-fs) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">with great</a> <a href="/hebrew/7068.htm" title="7068: qin·’āh (N-fs) -- Ardor, zeal, jealousy. From qana'; jealousy or envy.">zeal;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7065.htm" title="7065: qin·nê·ṯî (V-Piel-Perf-1cs) -- To be jealous or zealous. A primitive root; to be zealous, i.e. jealous or envious.">I am jealous</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- ">for her</a> <a href="/hebrew/1419.htm" title="1419: ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh (Adj-fs) -- Great. Or gadol; from gadal; great; hence, older; also insolent.">with great</a> <a href="/hebrew/2534.htm" title="2534: wə·ḥê·māh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Heat, rage. Or chemac; from yacham; heat; figuratively, anger, poison.">fervor.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>This is what the LORD says: “I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of Hosts will be called the Holy Mountain.”…<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="/isaiah/42-13.htm">Isaiah 42:13</a></span><br />The LORD goes forth like a mighty one; He stirs up His zeal like a warrior. He shouts; yes, He roars in triumph over His enemies:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a></span><br />Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-3.htm">Jeremiah 31:3</a></span><br />The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/32-41.htm">Jeremiah 32:41</a></span><br />Yes, I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will faithfully plant them in this land with all My heart and with all My soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/11-8.htm">Hosea 11:8</a></span><br />How could I give you up, O Ephraim? How could I surrender you, O Israel? How could I make you like Admah? How could I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned within Me; My compassion is stirred!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/2-18.htm">Joel 2:18</a></span><br />Then the LORD became jealous for His land, and He spared His people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Malachi 1:11</a></span><br />For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-17.htm">Malachi 3:17</a></span><br />“They will be Mine,” says the LORD of Hosts, “on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/69-9.htm">Psalm 69:9</a></span><br />because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/132-13.htm">Psalm 132:13-14</a></span><br />For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: / “This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/36-5.htm">Ezekiel 36:5-6</a></span><br />Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Surely in My burning zeal I have spoken against the rest of the nations, and against all Edom, who took My land as their own possession with wholehearted joy and utter contempt, so that its pastureland became plunder. / Therefore, prophesy concerning the land of Israel and tell the mountains and hills, the ravines and valleys, that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I have spoken in My burning zeal because you have endured the reproach of the nations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/39-25.htm">Ezekiel 39:25</a></span><br />Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Now I will restore Jacob from captivity and will have compassion on the whole house of Israel, and I will be jealous for My holy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-29.htm">1 Kings 8:29</a></span><br />May Your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, toward the place of which You said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-16.htm">2 Chronicles 7:16</a></span><br />For I have now chosen and consecrated this temple so that My Name may be there forever. My eyes and My heart will be there for all time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-28.htm">Romans 11:28-29</a></span><br />Regarding the gospel, they are enemies on your account; but regarding election, they are loved on account of the patriarchs. / For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Thus said the LORD of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury.</p><p class="hdg">I was jealous.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/1-14.htm">Zechariah 1:14-16</a></b></br> So the angel that communed with me said unto me, Cry thou, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; I am jealous for Jerusalem and for Zion with a great jealousy… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/78-58.htm">Psalm 78:58,59</a></b></br> For they provoked him to anger with their high places, and moved him to jealousy with their graven images… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/42-13.htm">Isaiah 42:13,14</a></b></br> The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like a man of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; 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This title is used frequently in the prophetic books to remind the audience of God's sovereignty and might. It sets the stage for the message that follows, indicating that it is not merely a human opinion but a divine pronouncement.<p><b>I am jealous for Zion with great zeal;</b><br>The term "jealous" here reflects God's passionate commitment to His people and His land, Zion, which is another name for Jerusalem. This jealousy is not petty or envious but rather a protective and fervent love. In the biblical context, God's jealousy often relates to His desire for exclusive worship and His intolerance of idolatry among His people. The "great zeal" indicates the intensity of God's emotions and His determination to restore and bless Zion. This reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God is portrayed as a husband to Israel, His bride (<a href="/isaiah/54-5.htm">Isaiah 54:5</a>).<p><b>I am jealous for her with great fervor.</b><br>The repetition of God's jealousy underscores the depth of His commitment and the urgency of His actions. "Great fervor" suggests a burning intensity, highlighting God's active involvement in the affairs of Zion. This fervor is not only about protection but also about the restoration and future glory of Jerusalem. Historically, this reflects the period after the Babylonian exile when the Jewish people were returning to rebuild Jerusalem and the temple. Theologically, it points to God's unwavering faithfulness to His promises, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/isaiah/62.htm">Isaiah 62:1-2</a>, where God expresses His determination to make Zion a praise in the earth. This fervor can also be seen as a type of Christ, who zealously cleansed the temple (<a href="/john/2-17.htm">John 2:17</a>), reflecting His commitment to purity and true worship.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord_of_hosts.htm">The LORD of Hosts</a></b><br>This title emphasizes God's supreme authority and power over all heavenly and earthly armies. It underscores His ability to fulfill His promises and protect His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zion.htm">Zion</a></b><br>Often used to refer to Jerusalem, Zion represents the spiritual and physical center of God's covenant people, Israel. It is a symbol of God's dwelling place and His relationship with His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/z/zechariah.htm">Zechariah</a></b><br>A prophet who ministered to the Jewish people after their return from Babylonian exile. His messages were meant to encourage the rebuilding of the temple and the spiritual renewal of the people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jealousy.htm">Jealousy</a></b><br>In this context, God's jealousy is a passionate commitment to His people and His covenant. It is not envy but a protective zeal for His relationship with Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/great_wrath.htm">Great Wrath</a></b><br>This indicates God's intense response to anything that threatens His covenant relationship with His people, including idolatry and injustice.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_jealous_love.htm">God's Jealous Love</a></b><br>God's jealousy is rooted in His love and commitment to His people. It is a reminder of His desire for an exclusive relationship with us, free from idolatry and sin.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_protection.htm">Divine Protection</a></b><br>The LORD of Hosts assures us of His protection. Just as He was zealous for Zion, He is zealous for His church today, safeguarding us from spiritual harm.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/call_to_faithfulness.htm">Call to Faithfulness</a></b><br>Understanding God's jealousy should inspire us to remain faithful and devoted to Him, avoiding anything that might compromise our relationship with Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_righteous_anger.htm">God's Righteous Anger</a></b><br>God's wrath is not arbitrary but is directed against sin and injustice. It serves as a warning to align our lives with His righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_for_restoration.htm">Hope for Restoration</a></b><br>Zechariah's message is one of hope, promising restoration and renewal for those who return to God with sincere hearts.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_zechariah_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_king_zechariah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was King Zechariah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_god_reveal_to_zechariah.htm">What visions and messages did Zechariah receive from God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_judah_israel_bless_amid_strife.htm">Zechariah 8:13: How could the house of Judah and Israel become blessings to other nations in light of ongoing regional strife?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_are_john_the_baptist_and_elijah_linked.htm">What is the connection between John the Baptist and Elijah?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/zechariah/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thus saith the Lord of hosts.</span> This formula occurs ten times in this chapter, thus enforcing the truth that all the promises made to Zion come from the Lord himself, and are therefore sure to be fulfilled. <span class="cmt_word">I was jealous;</span> - <span class="accented">I am jealous</span>, as <a href="/zechariah/1-14.htm">Zechariah 1:14</a> (where see note). <span class="cmt_word">With great fury.</span> Against her enemies (<a href="/zechariah/1-15.htm">Zechariah 1:15</a>). "Zelus" is defined by Albertus Magnus: "amor boni cum indignatione contrarii." One side of God's love for Zion is shown in the punishment of her enemies. Knabenbauer likens this zeal or jealousy of God to the pillar of fire at the Exodus - light and protection to the Israelites, darkness and destruction to the Egyptians (<a href="/exodus/14-20.htm">Exodus 14:20</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/zechariah/8-2.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">This is what</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(kōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> </span><span class="str2">Like this, thus, here, now</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">of Hosts</span><br /><span class="heb">צְבָא֔וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign</span><br /><br /><span class="word">says:</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמַר֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“I am jealous</span><br /><span class="heb">קִנֵּ֥אתִי</span> <span class="translit">(qin·nê·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7065.htm">Strong's 7065: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be, zealous, jealous, envious</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for Zion</span><br /><span class="heb">לְצִיּ֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ṣî·yō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6726.htm">Strong's 6726: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with great</span><br /><span class="heb">גְדוֹלָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">zeal;</span><br /><span class="heb">קִנְאָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(qin·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7068.htm">Strong's 7068: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ardor, zeal, jealousy</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I am jealous</span><br /><span class="heb">קִנֵּ֥אתִי</span> <span class="translit">(qin·nê·ṯî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7065.htm">Strong's 7065: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be, zealous, jealous, envious</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for her</span><br /><span class="heb">לָֽהּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">with great</span><br /><span class="heb">גְדוֹלָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḡə·ḏō·w·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1419.htm">Strong's 1419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, older, insolent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fervor.”</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחֵמָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥê·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2534.htm">Strong's 2534: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heat, anger, poison</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/zechariah/8-2.htm">Zechariah 8:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/zechariah/8-2.htm">Zechariah 8:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/zechariah/8-2.htm">Zechariah 8:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/zechariah/8-2.htm">Zechariah 8:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/zechariah/8-2.htm">Zechariah 8:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/zechariah/8-2.htm">Zechariah 8:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/zechariah/8-2.htm">Zechariah 8:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/zechariah/8-2.htm">Zechariah 8:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/zechariah/8-2.htm">Zechariah 8:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/zechariah/8-2.htm">Zechariah 8:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/zechariah/8-2.htm">OT Prophets: Zechariah 8:2 Thus says Yahweh of Armies: (Zech. 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