G2205
ζῆλος
zēlos
Appears in 16 Bible verses
Strong's Definition
properly, heat, i.e. (figuratively) "zeal"(in a favorablesense, ardor in an unfavorable one, jealousy, as of a husband(figuratively, of God), or an enemy, malice) — emulation, envy(-ing),fervent mind, indignation, jealousy, zeal.
Detailed Meaning
excitement of mind, ardour, fervour of spirit, zeal, ardour in embracing, pursuing, defending anything, zeal in behalf of, for a person or thing, the fierceness of indignation, punitive zeal, an envious and contentious rivalry, jealousy
Part of Speech
masculine/neuter noun
KJV Translation Counts
zeal(6x)
envying(5x)
indignation(2x)
envy(1x)
jealousy(1x)
emulation(1x)
Related Words
G2204 | ζέω | be fervent, fervent