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for you shall worship no other god: for Yahweh, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.

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God's Righteous Jealousy

Commentators explain that God's jealousy is not a flawed human emotion but a "holy and just displeasure." His name, "Jealous," reflects His nature as the one true God who rightfully demands exclusive worship. Scholars note that this jealousy is a sign of His profound care for His people; indifference to idolatry would imply He doesn't care about them at all.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 34:12–27

18th Century

Theologian

The precepts contained in these verses are, for the most part, identical in substance with some of those which follow the Ten Commandments and are …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 34:14

19th Century

Bishop

For you shall worship no other god. —The images, altars, and groves, if retained, would lead to the worship of the gods t…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 34:14

17th Century

Pastor

For you shall worship no other god Than the Lord their God, the one only living and true God, which was the first command…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 34:10–17

17th Century

Minister

The Israelites are commanded to destroy every monument of idolatry, however intricate or costly. They must also refuse all alliance, friendship, or…