Definition
From Mounce's Concise Greek-English Dictionary
Strong's Definition
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)
Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary
generous rivalry; noble aspiration; in NT zeal, ardor in behalf of, ardent affection, Jn. 2:17; Rom. 10:2; in a bad sense, jealousy, envy, malice, Acts 13:45; Rom. 13:13; indignation, wrath, Acts 5:17
Translated in KJV as
emulationenvy(-ing)fervent mindindignationjealousyzeal
Etymology
from G2204 (ζέω);
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