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Lexicon :: Strong's G2204 - zeō

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ζέω
Transliteration
zeō (Key)
Pronunciation
dzeh'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primary verb
mGNT
2x in 2 unique form(s) TR
2x in 2 unique form(s) LXX
3x in 2 unique form(s)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:875,296

Strong’s Definitions

ζέω zéō, dzeh'-o; a primary verb; to be hot (boil, of liquids; or glow, of solids), i.e. (figuratively) be fervid (earnest):—be fervent.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x

The KJV translates Strong's G2204 in the following manner: be fervent (1x), fervent (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 2x
The KJV translates Strong's G2204 in the following manner: be fervent (1x), fervent (1x).

  1. to boil with heat, be hot

    1. used of water

    2. metaph.

      1. used of boiling anger, love, zeal, for what is good or bad etc.

      2. fervent in spirit, said of zeal for what is good

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ζέω zéō, dzeh'-o; a primary verb; to be hot (boil, of liquids; or glow, of solids), i.e. (figuratively) be fervid (earnest):—be fervent.
STRONGS G2204:
ζέω; to boil with heat, be hot; often in Greek writings; thus of water, Homer, Iliad 18, 349; 21, 362 (365); metaphorically, used of 'boiling' anger, love, zeal for what is good or bad, etc. (Tragg., Plato, Plutarch, others); ζέων (on this uncontracted form cf. Bttm. Ausf. Spr. [or his School Gram. (Robinson's translation)] § 105 N. 2, i., p. 481; Matthiae, i., p. 151; [Hadley § 371 b.]) τῷ πνεύματι, fervent in spirit, said of zeal for what is good, Acts 18:25; Romans 12:11; cf. especially Rückert and Fritzsche on Romans, the passage cited.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Acts
18:25
Romans
12:11

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2204 matches the Greek ζέω (zeō),
which occurs 2 times in 2 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 18:25

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 18:25 - This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent G2204 in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rom 12:11

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:11 - Not slothful in business; fervent G2204 in spirit; serving the Lord;
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