Hebrew · EL kan-NAH
El-Kanna
אֵל קַנָּא
The Jealous God — a holy zeal for your whole heart
Symbol: The purifying lightning — love that burns against every rival
“I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God.”
Exodus 20:5
God's jealousy is not insecurity — it is the fierce love of a Husband-God who refuses to share His bride with counterfeits.
What the name means
Jealousy in God is covenant love defending its object — a fire against anything that would destroy you.
Idols never ask for less than everything; El-Kanna asks for everything because He is everything.
His zeal is comfort: no rival — sickness, fear, or shame — will have the final word over you.
How to pray this name
- Ask Him to expose rivals: 'Jealous God, have ALL of my heart.'
- Pray it as protection — His zeal guards you like a consuming fire.
El-Kanna, Jealous God, burn away every rival in my heart until You are all in all. In the Mighty Name of Jesus! Amen.
Declaration
My God is jealous for me — His love will not share my heart with anything that harms me.
Study further
Exodus 34:14 · Deuteronomy 4:24 · Zechariah 1:14 · James 4:5