ζηλόω
zēlóō
“to have warmth of feeling for or against”
12 occurrencesNew TestamentUncommon Word
Definition
From Mounce's Concise Greek-English Dictionary
Strong’s Definition
to have warmth of feeling for or against
Mounce Concise Greek-English Dictionary
to have strong affection towards, be ardently devoted to, 2 Cor. 11:2; to make a show of affection and devotion towards, Gal. 4:17; to desire earnestly, aspire eagerly after, 1 Cor. 12:31; 14:1, 39; absol. to be fervent, to be zealous, Rev. 3:19; to be jealous, envious, spiteful, Acts 7:9; 17:5; 1 Cor. 13:4; Jas. 4:2; pass. to be an object of warm regard and devotion, Gal. 4:18
Translated in KJV as
affectcovet (earnestly)(have) desire(move with) envybe jealous over(be) zealous(-ly affect)
Etymology
from G2205 (ζῆλος);
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