My Jealous God
Instructions: Respond to the two discussion posts below.
Teresa
- Share an experience in which being jealous was beneficial for you.
Jealousy is not a feeling that I have experienced in the last twenty years. I felt jealous as a young woman of other women as I felt unworthy of the love of my partner. I have found peace and love within myself and no longer experience jealousy. I never had a beneficial experience due to jealousy.
- Contrast the English definition and the Hebrew definition of the word “jealous.
The English definition of jealousy refers to the fear of losing something or someone to a rival and feelings of resentment and insecurity (Oxford Dictionary).
In Hebrew jealousy refers to intense desire or longing particularly in the context of wanting what someone else has such as possessions status or relationships. ,It can also imply a protective instinct over something or someone considered valuable (Bentorah 2019).
While both definitions involve a sense of desire and rivalry the Hebrew perspective emphasizes a broader emotional spectrum including protective elements whereas the English definition focuses more on insecurity and fear of loss. My Jealous God,
Jealousy is viewed negatively understanding its roots and addressing it positively can lead to personal growth and stronger relationships.
Bentorah, C (2019) Hebrew Word Study- Jealousy,
https://www.chaimbentorah.com/2019/05/hebrew-word-study-jealousy/,
Oxford Dictionary, definition of jealous
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/jealous
1 Discussion Responses. My Jealous God
Instructions: Respond to the two discussion posts below.
Teresa
- Share an experience in which being jealous was beneficial for you.
Jealousy is not a feeling that I have experienced in the last twenty years. I felt jealous as a young woman of other women as I felt unworthy of the love of my partner. I have found peace and love within myself and no longer experience jealousy. I never had a beneficial experience due to jealousy.
- Contrast the English definition and the Hebrew definition of the word “jealous.
The English definition of jealousy refers to the fear of losing something or someone to a rival and feelings of resentment and insecurity (Oxford Dictionary).
In Hebrew, jealousy refers to intense desire or longing, particularly in the context of wanting what someone else has, such as possessions, status, or relationships. It can also imply a protective instinct over something or someone considered valuable (Bentorah, 2019).
While both definitions involve a sense of desire and rivalry, the Hebrew perspective emphasizes a broader emotional spectrum, including protective elements, whereas the English definition focuses more on insecurity and fear of loss.
Jealousy is viewed negatively; understanding its roots and addressing it positively can lead to personal growth and stronger relationships.
Bentorah, C (2019) Hebrew Word Study- Jealousy
https://www.chaimbentorah.com/2019/05/hebrew-word-study-jealousy/
Oxford Dictionary, definition of jealous
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/american_english/jealous