ζέω

zeōVerbG2204

be fervent

From: a primary verb;

Short Definition

to be hot (boil, of liquids; or glow, of solids), i.e. (figuratively) be fervid (earnest)

Full Lexicon Entry

to boil, be hot; metaphorically, of anger, love, zeal: ptcp., fervent: πνεύματι.
LXX Usage: for רוּם, רָתַח, metaphorically, 4

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 18:25
  • Romans 12:11

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