Greek word study
ζῆλος G2205
- Transliteration
- zēlos
- KJV glosses
- emulation, envy(-ing), fervent mind, indignation, jealousy, zeal
Lexical summary
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)
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
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)
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information