How does jealous (god's jealousy) develop through the rest of Scripture?

God's jealousy guards His marriage-like bond with Israel (Deuteronomy 4:24), grieves over idolatry through the prophets, and is reflected in Paul's 'godly jealousy' for the church's faithfulness to Christ (2 Corinthians 11:2).

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Where Does the Bible First Mention Jealous (God's Jealousy)?

The Bible first mentions jealous (god's jealousy) in Exodus 20:5, from the original word qanna (קנא). 'I the LORD thy God am a jealous God'—within the Ten Commandments, God's jealousy is revealed as His zeal for exclusive covenant love.

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God's jealousy is not pettiness but the zeal of faithful, exclusive love.

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