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) &#8212 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