emphasizes this divine attribute over that of Yahweh’s jealousy. The word “vengeance” is easily misunderstood, since it appears to lack any ethical legitimacy whether it comes from deity or humans. Generally humans are warned against taking vengeance (Lev 19:18; Deut 32:35; cf. Rom 12:19; Heb 10:30). Most references of the word reserve vengeance for Yahweh alone (Gen 4:15; Lev 19:18; 26:25; Deut 32:43; Judg 11:36; 1 Sam 24:12; 2 Sam 22:48; Ps 18:47; 94:1; 99:8; 149:7; Isa 1:24; Jer 5:9, 29; 9:9;