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Ibn Ezra on Deuteronomy 4:24/אבן עזרא על דברים ד׳:כ״ד
אאש אוכלה הוא. בלי כ״ף הדמות והטעם כאש אוכלה הוא:
1A DEVOURING FIRE. There is no kaf with the meaning of like prefixed to the word esh (fire). The meaning of esh okhlah hu (a devouring fire) is, like a devouring fire.41 (a devouring fire) should be interpreted as if written, ke-esh okhlah hu (like a devouring fire). I.E. notes this lest anyone take our text to imply any corporeality in God.
באל קנא. לעבודת כוכבים וקנאתו תאכל כאש שלא תעזוב שורש וענף:
2A JEALOUS GOD. With regard to idol worship. His jealousy devours like fire, which does not leave root or branch.