ζῆλος

zēlosNounG2205

zeal

From: from G2204 (ζέω);

Short Definition

properly, heat, i.e. (figuratively) "zeal" (in a favorable sense, ardor; in an unfavorable one, jealousy, as of a husband (figuratively, of God), or an enemy, malice)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.zeal
2.jealousy
LXX Usage: for קִנְאָה

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun

Morphology G:N-M/N

DescriptionG:N-M/N

Occurrences

16 times

Appears 16 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
5
Acts
2
James
2
Romans
2
1 Corinthians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 3:3
  • 2 Corinthians 7:7
  • Acts 13:45
  • Hebrews 10:27
  • John 2:17

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