Deuteronomy 4:24
Deuteronomy 4:24 in Multiple Translations
For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.
For the LORD thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God.
For Jehovah thy God is a devouring fire, a jealous God.
For the Lord your God is an all-burning fire, and he will not let the honour which is his be given to any other.
For the Lord your God is a fire that burns everything up. He is an exclusive God.
For the Lord thy God is a consuming fire, and a ielous God.
for Jehovah thy God is a fire consuming — a zealous God.
For the LORD your God is a devouring fire, a jealous God.
For the LORD thy God is a consuming fire, even a jealous God.
Because the Lord thy God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.
You must not do that because Yahweh your God will destroy anyone who worships idols, like [MET] a fire completely destroys things. He wants people to worship only him, he ◄cannot accept/will punish► people who worship anyone or anything else.
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Deuteronomy 4:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
כִּ֚י
יְהוָ֣ה
אֱלֹהֶ֔י/ךָ
אֵ֥שׁ
אֹכְלָ֖ה
ה֑וּא
אֵ֖ל
קַנָּֽא
כִּ֚י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹהֶ֔י/ךָ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
אֵ֥שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
fire
N-cs
אֹכְלָ֖ה
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
V-Qal
ה֑וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
אֵ֖ל
ʼêl
H410
god
N-ms
קַנָּֽא
qannâʼ
H7067
jealous
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 4:24
כִּ֚י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֱלֹהֶ֔י/ךָ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
אֵ֥שׁ
ʼêsh
H784
"fire"
N-cs
Fire is a powerful symbol in the Bible, representing both God's anger and his refining presence, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Malachi 3:2-3. It is also used for cooking and warmth. This concept is central to many biblical stories.
Definition: 1) fire 1a) fire, flames 1b) supernatural fire (accompanying theophany) 1c) fire (for cooking, roasting, parching) 1d) altar-fire 1e) God's anger (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: esh (אֶשָּׁא "fire" H0785)
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. See also: Genesis 15:17; Joshua 7:15; Psalms 11:6.
אֹכְלָ֖ה
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
V-Qal
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
ה֑וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
אֵ֖ל
ʼêl
H410
"god"
N-ms
In the Bible, 'el means strength or power, and is often used to refer to God or false gods. It describes something or someone as mighty or powerful, like the Almighty. This concept is central to understanding the Bible's view of God.
Definition: : god 1) god, god-like one, mighty one 1a) mighty men, men of rank, mighty heroes 1b) angels 1c) god, false god, (demons, imaginations) 1d) God, the one true God, Jehovah 2) mighty things in nature 3) strength, power Also means: ": power" (el אֵל H0410L)
Usage: Occurs in 235 OT verses. KJV: God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' See also: Genesis 14:18; Job 33:14; Psalms 5:5.
קַנָּֽא
qannâʼ
H7067
"jealous"
Adj
This Hebrew word describes God's jealous nature, showing His strong passion for His people. It emphasizes God's intense love and commitment. In the Bible, it highlights God's exclusive relationship with Israel.
Definition: jealous (only of God)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: jealous. Compare H7072 (קַנּוֹא). See also: Exodus 20:5; Deuteronomy 4:24; Deuteronomy 6:15.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 4:24
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- Context
- Cross References
- Deuteronomy 4:24 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 4:24
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 4:24
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 4:24
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 4:24
- Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 4:24
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 4:24
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 4:24
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 4:24
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 4:24
Context — A Warning against Idolatry
22For I will not be crossing the Jordan, because I must die in this land. But you shall cross over and take possession of that good land.
23Be 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.
24For the LORD your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.
25After 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— 26I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you this day that you will quickly perish from the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess. You will not live long upon it, but will be utterly destroyed.Cross References
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| 1 | Hebrews 12:29 | “For our God is a consuming fire.” |
| 2 | Nahum 1:6 | Who can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 9:3 | But understand that today the LORD your God goes across ahead of you as a consuming fire; He will destroy them and subdue them before you. And you will drive them out and annihilate them swiftly, as the LORD has promised you. |
| 4 | Exodus 24:17 | And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like a consuming fire on the mountaintop in the eyes of the Israelites. |
| 5 | Isaiah 33:14 | 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?” |
| 6 | 1 Corinthians 10:22 | Are we trying to provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are we stronger than He? |
| 7 | Exodus 34:14 | For you must not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 6:15 | For the LORD your God, who is among you, is a jealous God. Otherwise the anger of the LORD your God will be kindled against you, and He will wipe you off the face of the earth. |
| 9 | Zephaniah 1:18 | 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. |
| 10 | Exodus 20:5 | You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, |
Deuteronomy 4:24 Summary
[Deuteronomy 4:24 tells us that God is a consuming fire and a jealous God, which means He is a powerful and holy God who loves us intensely and desires a personal relationship with us. This should motivate us to live a life of obedience and devotion to Him, as we see in Deuteronomy 10:12-13. Just like a husband is jealous for his wife's love and attention, God is jealous for our love and attention, and He desires that we worship Him alone, as expressed in Exodus 20:5. By understanding God's character, we can deepen our love and trust for Him, and live a life that honors Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God is a consuming fire?
This phrase, found in Deuteronomy 4:24, means that God is a powerful and holy God who destroys sin and purifies those who come to Him, as also seen in Hebrews 12:29 where it says God is a consuming fire.
Why is God described as a jealous God?
God's jealousy is not like human jealousy, but rather it is a description of His intense love and desire for a personal relationship with His people, as expressed in Exodus 20:5 where God says He is a jealous God.
How should this description of God affect my life?
Knowing that God is a consuming fire and a jealous God should motivate us to live a life of obedience and devotion to Him, as we see in Deuteronomy 10:12-13 where Moses exhorts the people to fear God and walk in His ways.
Is God's jealousy a negative trait?
No, God's jealousy is a positive trait that demonstrates His love and commitment to His people, and it is what drives Him to protect and provide for them, as seen in Isaiah 54:5 where God says He is a jealous husband to His people.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate my love and devotion to God, who is a consuming fire and a jealous God?
- How can I balance the fear of God's consuming fire with the love and trust that I have for Him?
- In what ways can I apply the concept of God's jealousy to my own relationships, and what can I learn from His example?
- What are some things in my life that might be provoking God's jealousy, and how can I remove them?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 4:24
For the Lord thy God is a consuming fire,.... To his enemies; his wrath is like fire to burn up and destroy all that oppose him and break his commands, and especially idolaters; whose sin of all
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 4:24
Furthermore the LORD was angry with me for your sakes, and sware that I should not go over Jordan, and that I should not go in unto that good land, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 4:24
A consuming fire; a just and terrible God, who, notwithstanding his special relation to thee, will severely punish and destroy thee if thou provokest him by idolatry, or other ways. A jealous God, who being espoused to thee, will be highly incensed against thee, (if thou followest after other lovers, or committest whoredom with idols,) and will bear no rival or partner.
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 4:24
Deuteronomy 4:24 For the LORD thy God [is] a consuming fire, [even] a jealous God.Ver. 24. For the Lord thy God.] And should therefore be served truly, that there be no halting; and totally, that there be no halving.
Ellicott's Commentary on Deuteronomy 4:24
(24) The Lord thy God is a consuming fire.—The writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews makes use of this in Deuteronomy 12:29, to enforce the lessons not of Sinai, but of Pentecost, and of the voice of “Him that speaketh from heaven” by the Spirit whom He has sent.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 4:24
Verse 24. Thy God is a consuming fire] They had seen him on the mount as an unconsuming fire, while appearing to Moses, and giving the law; and they had seen him as a consuming fire in the case of Korah, Dathan, Abiram, and their company. They had, therefore, every good to expect from his approbation, and every evil to dread from his displeasure.
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 4:24
24. a devouring fire] Cp. Deuteronomy 9:3; a frequent description of God in Isaiah: Isaiah 29:6; Isaiah 30:27; Isaiah 30:30. a jealous God] Deuteronomy 5:9, Deuteronomy 6:15. J, Exodus 34:14, Jehovah whose name is Jealous is a jealous God. These two expressions always occur in Sg. passages; and the Sg. here may be explained as a quotation. On Jealous see Driver on Exodus 20:5.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 4:24
24. God is a consuming fire — This term is applied to Jehovah with special reference to his manifestation of himself in Sinai. Comp. Exodus 24:17, where it is said the glory of Jehovah was like devouring, or consuming, fire.
Sermons on Deuteronomy 4:24
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Anointing by Leonard Ravenhill by Compilations | This sermon tells the powerful story of a man named Dumas who, despite lacking formal education and training, felt called by God to preach after a profound encounter with the Lord. |
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The Claims of God's Sovereignty and Holiness by John Gifford Bellett | John Gifford Bellett preaches about God's jealousy of His sovereignty and holiness, emphasizing His rights as Lord of the people and the God of their Sanctuary. The chapters in Num |
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Epistle 338 by George Fox | George Fox encourages believers to be courageous in their faith and to uphold the truth of Jesus, emphasizing that they should not fear human wrath but rather honor the Lord. He re |
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Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God by Jonathan Edwards | The video is a summary of a sermon by Jonathan Edwards titled "Their Foot Shall Slide in Due Time" based on Deuteronomy 32:35. Edwards emphasizes the wrath of God and the impending |
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Getting Alone - Abandonment (Cd Quality) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of forgetting and never doing certain things. He criticizes the idea that preaching alone can reach the nations, pointing out |
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Washed With Fire by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a woman who worked in Africa and lived in a humble bamboo house. Despite facing potential dangers in the jungle, she had faith and |
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Alone - Abandonment by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for a revival in the church. He describes the current state of the church as weak and powerless, comparing it to people in Africa l |