Jealousy

"Suspicion of a wife's purity, one of the strongest passions" (Num. 5:14; Prov. 6:34; Cant. 8:6); also an intense interest for another's honour or prosperity (Ps. 79:5; 1 Cor. 10:22; Zech. 1:14).

"An idolatrous object, seen in vision by Ezekiel (Ezek. 8:3, 5)," which stood in the priests' or inner court of the temple. Probably identical with the statue of Astarte (2 Kings 21:7).

The name of the offering the husband was to bring when he charged his wife with adultery (Num. 5:11-15).

"Water which the suspected wife was required to drink, so that" "the result might prove her guilt or innocence (Num. 5:12-17," 27). We have no record of this form of trial having been actually resorted to.

Related Bible Dictionary Terms:
Jealousy Image of    Jealousy offering    Jealousy Waters of    Water of jealousy