Exodus 34:14 For thou shalt worship no other god: for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God:

You do not hear this divine name of God all that often. This is my last offering of divine names.

Qanna in the Septuagint: zêlôtês – jealous

Meaning and Derivation: Qanna is translated as “jealous,” “zealous,” or “envy.” The fundamental meaning relates to a marriage relationship. God is depicted as Israel’s husband; He is a jealous God, wanting all our praise for Himself and no one else.

What is the worst thing that can happen in a marriage? Infidelity of course. Worshipping anything but God is infidelity. The worst thing you could be called is an infidel. Sound familiar? The utter hatred towards Christians specifically is rooted in terms of idol worship, infidelity.

It is not true but from an outsider’s point of view, what does that look like? A big house, multiple cars, multiple televisions, bigger, better, smarter, faster, a lack of modesty, a failure in humility, pride, vanity, and a self-centered life.

Now take those outsiders out of the equation. How does your life look to God?

Do you spend enough quiet time with Him alone? Do you read His Word for relationship or for some “other” reason? Isn’t another reason a form of infidelity? Oops, sorry, that was judgmental. Are you judgmental? That belongs to the Lord, not ours to play with.

Do we serve Him? I’ll save you the reading time and not list all the ways we could serve God’s interests. The issue of service should always be in putting God’s interest before our own. Do you serve for any other reason? Is that infidelity? Once again, not for me to judge.

Do you know your calling? That is a tough one. We always lean towards doing things we like to do. God just might train you up to do things you don’t like. Maybe, not my call.

That brings me to this last thought on this subject. Are you in training?

Genesis 14:14b he armed his trained servants

God does not arm the untrained.

Elohim in the Septuagint: theos – the standard Greek word for god, “a transcendent being who exercises extraordinary control in human affairs or is responsible for bestowal of unusual benefits” (BDAG). It specifically refers to the monotheistic God of Israel.

Meaning and Derivation: Elohim is translated as “God.” The derivation of the name Elohim is debatable to most scholars. Some believe it derived from ‘êl which, in turn, originates from the root word, ‘wl (which means “strong”). Others think that Elohim is derived from another two roots: ‘lh (which means “god”) in conjunction with ‘elôah (which means “fear”). And still others presume that both ‘êl and Elohim come from ‘eloah.

Don’t you just love it when scholars cannot agree? That is a truth that we are all fallible. God on the other hand is infallible. What better name is there to express this God on the throne from the beginning of time to the end of time?

“This is my creation, it is mine, and I will do with it whatever I please.”

That is not a quote from God but the essence of the definition of Elohim, God Creator Judge.

2 Chronicles 19:7 Wherefore now let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the Lord our God, nor respect of persons, nor taking of gifts.

Romans 2:11 For there is no respect of persons with God.

This doesn’t mean God does not care, it only indicates His judgments are fair and just. If we will take heed to all His counsels and respect Him in all that He does, our love for Him will not wax cold.

Matthew 24:12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.

My prophetic side sees iniquity in this world waiting for God’s final judgment. My heart is to seek reconciliation for the lost. It is a struggle within me to balance His gifts within me because I see things in black and white. I recognize that and I have to fight it daily.