jealousy

1 A term used to describe God’s desire to have a unique and exclusive relationship with people (Exod 20:5; Deut 5:9; Josh 24:19; 1Kgs 14:22). People are not to provoke God’s “jealousy” or wrath by idolatry or sinful behavior (Deut 32:16; 1Cor 10:22). 2 What humans show as zeal or uncompromised devotion (2Cor 9:2; 2Cor 11:2; Rom 10:2). 3 Envy, a negative quality in humans (Gen 26:14; 1Cor 3:3; Rom 13:13; 2Cor 12:20; Gal 5:20; Jas 3:14; Jas 3:16).