GreekG2204Verb
ζέω
zeō
“be fervent”
2Occurrences
G2204Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech
Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
to be hot (boil, of liquids; or glow, of solids), i.e. (figuratively) be fervid (earnest)
a primary verb;
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
to boil, be hot; metaphorically, of anger, love, zeal: ptcp., fervent: πνεύματι.
LXX: for רוּם, רָתַח, metaphorically, 4
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Grammar & Morphology
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Full Description
Greek Verb
Occurrences
ζέω appears 2 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Acts
1
Romans
1
Key Passages
Acts 18:25BSB
He had been instructed in the way of the Lord and was fervent in spirit. He spoke and taught accurately about Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.
Romans 12:11BSB
Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
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