Strongs Number: G2205
- Greek Word
- ζῆλος
- Transliteration
- zēlos
- Phonetic
- dzay'-los
- Part of Speech
- Noun
- Strongs Definition
-
properly heat that is (figuratively)
zeal
(in a favorable sense ardor; in an unfavorable one jealousy as of a husband [figuratively of God] or an enemy malice) - Thayers Definition
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1. excitement of mind, ardour, fervour of spirit
a. zeal, ardour in embracing, pursuing, defending anything
1. zeal in behalf of, for a person or thing
2. the fierceness of indignation, punitive zeal
b. an envious and contentious rivalry, jealousy
- Origin
- From G2204
- Bible Usage
- emulation envy (-ing) fervent mind indignation jealousy zeal.