KJV ORIGINAL
Thus saith the LORD of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is what the Lord says: I was intensely protective of Zion — like, deeply, fiercely protective. My love for her burned so strong it turned into righteous anger.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God's love for his people is so intense it looks like jealousy — he won't share you with anything that hurts you.
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