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Lexicon :: Strong's G2205 - zēlos

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ζῆλος
Transliteration
zēlos (Key)
Pronunciation
dzay'-los
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Part of Speech
masculine/neuter noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:877,297

Trench's Synonyms: xxvi. ζῆλος, φθόνος.

Strong’s Definitions

ζῆλος zēlos, dzay'-los; from G2204; 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):—emulation, envy(-ing), fervent mind, indignation, jealousy, zeal.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 17x

The KJV translates Strong's G2205 in the following manner: zeal (6x), envying (5x), indignation (2x), envy (1x), fervent mind (1x), jealousy (1x), emulation (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 17x
The KJV translates Strong's G2205 in the following manner: zeal (6x), envying (5x), indignation (2x), envy (1x), fervent mind (1x), jealousy (1x), emulation (1x).

  1. excitement of mind, ardour, fervour of spirit

    1. zeal, ardour in embracing, pursuing, defending anything

      1. zeal in behalf of, for a person or thing

      2. the fierceness of indignation, punitive zeal

    2. an envious and contentious rivalry, jealousy

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ζῆλος zēlos, dzay'-los; from G2204; 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):—emulation, envy(-ing), fervent mind, indignation, jealousy, zeal.
STRONGS G2205:
ζῆλος, ζήλου, ὁ, and (in Philippians 3:6 L T Tr WH; (2 Corinthians 9:2 T Tr WH)) τό ζῆλος (Ignatius ad Trall. 4 [ET]; διά ζῆλος, Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 4, 8 [ET] ("in Clement of Rome, §§ 3, 4, 5, 6 the masculine and neuter seem to be interchanged without any law" (Lightfoot). For facts see especially Clement of Rome, edition 2 Hilgenfeld (1876), p. 7; cf. Wit. Appendix, p. 158; Winers Grammar, § 9, N. 2; Buttmann, 23 (20)); (from ζέω (Curtius, § 567; Vanicek, p. 757)); the Sept. for קִנְאָה; excitement of mind, ardor, fervor of spirit;
1. zeal, ardor in embracing, pursuing, defending anything: 2 Corinthians 12:11; 2 Corinthians 9:2; κατά ζῆλος, as respects zeal (in maintaining religion), Philippians 3:6; with the genitive of the object, zeal in behalf of, for a person or thing, John 2:17 from Psalm 68:10 (Ps. 69:10); Romans 10:2 (1 Macc. 2:58; Sophocles O. C. 943); ὑπέρ τίνος, genitive of person, 2 Corinthians 7:7; Colossians 4:13 Rec. with subject. genitive ζήλῳ Θεοῦ, with a jealousy such as God has, hence, most pure and solicitous for their salvation, 2 Corinthians 11:2; the fierceness of indignation, punitive zeal, πυρός (of penal fire, which is personified (see πῦρ, at the end)), Hebrews 10:27 (Isaiah 26:11; Wis. 5:18).
2. an envious and contentious rivalry, jealousy: Romans 13:13; 1 Corinthians 3:3; James 3:14, 16; ἐπλήσθησαν ζήλου, Acts 5:17; Acts 13:45; plural ζῆλοι, now the stirrings or motions of ζῆλος, now its outbursts and manifestations: 2 Corinthians 12:20; Galatians 5:20; but in both passages L T Tr (WH, yet in Galatians, the passage cited WH only in text) have adopted ζῆλος (ζῆλοι τέ καί φθόνοι, Plato, legg. 3, p. 679 c.). (On the distinction between ζῆλος (which may be used in a good sense) and φθόνος (used only in a bad sense) cf. Trench, Synonyms, § xxvi.; Cope on Aristotle, rhet. 2, 11,
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Psalms
68:10; 69:10
Isaiah
26:11
John
2:17
Acts
5:17; 13:45
Romans
10:2; 13:13
1 Corinthians
3:3
2 Corinthians
7:7; 9:2; 9:2; 11:2; 12:11; 12:20
Galatians
5:20
Philippians
3:6; 3:6
Colossians
4:13
Hebrews
10:27
James
3:14; 3:16

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2205 matches the Greek ζῆλος (zēlos),
which occurs 30 times in 29 verses in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 25:11

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 25:11 - "Phinehas son of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the priest, has turned my anger away from the Israelites, when he manifested such zeal for my sake among them, so that I did not consume the Israelites in my zeal.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 29:20

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 29:20 - The LORD will be unwilling to forgive him, and his intense anger will rage against that man; all the curses written in this scroll will fall upon him and the LORD will obliterate his name from memory.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 19:31

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 19:31 - For a remnant will leave Jerusalem; survivors will come out of Mount Zion. The intense devotion of the sovereign LORD to his people will accomplish this.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 5:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 5:2 - For wrath kills the foolish person, and anger slays the silly one.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 37:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:1 - Do not fret when wicked men seem to succeed! Do not envy evildoers!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:9 - Certainly zeal for your house consumes me; I endure the insults of those who insult you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 79:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 79:5 - How long will this go on, O LORD? Will you stay angry forever? How long will your rage burn like fire?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:139

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:139 - My zeal consumes me, for my enemies forget your instructions.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 6:34

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:34 - for jealousy kindles a husband's rage, and he will not show mercy when he takes revenge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 27:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 27:4 - Wrath is cruel and anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 4:4

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 4:4 - Then I considered all the skillful work that is done: Surely it is nothing more than competition between one person and another. This also is profitless - like chasing the wind.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 9:6

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 9:6 - What they loved, as well as what they hated and envied, perished long ago, and they no longer have a part in anything that happens on earth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Sng 8:6

Unchecked Copy BoxSng 8:6 - Set me like a cylinder seal over your heart, like a signet on your arm. For love is as strong as death, passion is as unrelenting as Sheol. Its flames burst forth, it is a blazing flame.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 9:7

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 9:7 - His dominion will be vast and he will bring immeasurable prosperity. He will rule on David's throne and over David's kingdom, establishing it and strengthening it by promoting justice and fairness, from this time forward and forevermore. The LORD's intense devotion to his people will accomplish this.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 11:13

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 11:13 - Ephraim's jealousy will end, and Judah's hostility will be eliminated. Ephraim will no longer be jealous of Judah, and Judah will no longer be hostile toward Ephraim.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 26:11

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 26:11 - O LORD, you are ready to act, but they don't even notice. They will see and be put to shame by your angry judgment against humankind, yes, fire will consume your enemies.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 37:32

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 37:32 - "For a remnant will leave Jerusalem; survivors will come out of Mount Zion. The intense devotion of the LORD who commands armies will accomplish this.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 42:13

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 42:13 - The LORD emerges like a hero, like a warrior he inspires himself for battle; he shouts, yes, he yells, he shows his enemies his power.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 63:15

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 63:15 - Look down from heaven and take notice, from your holy, majestic palace! Where are your zeal and power? Do not hold back your tender compassion!

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 5:13

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 5:13 - Then my anger will be fully vented; I will exhaust my rage on them, and I will be appeased. Then they will know that I, the LORD, have spoken in my jealousy when I have fully vented my rage against them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 16:38

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 16:38 - I will punish you as an adulteress and murderer deserves. I will avenge your bloody deeds with furious rage.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 16:42

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 16:42 - I will exhaust my rage on you, and then my fury will turn from you. I will calm down and no longer be angry.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 23:25

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 23:25 - I will direct my jealous anger against you, and they will deal with you in rage. They will cut off your nose and your ears, and your survivors will die by the sword. They will seize your sons and daughters, and your survivors will be consumed by fire.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 36:6

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 36:6 - "Therefore prophesy concerning the land of Israel, and say to the mountains and hills, the ravines and valleys, 'This is what the sovereign LORD says: Look, I have spoken in my zeal and in my anger, because you have endured the insults of the nations.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 38:19

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 38:19 - In my zeal, in the fire of my fury, I declare that on that day there will be a great earthquake in the land of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy Box Zep 1:18

Unchecked Copy BoxZep 1:18 - Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them in the day of the LORD's angry judgment. The whole earth will be consumed by his fiery wrath. Indeed, he will bring terrifying destruction on all who live on the earth."

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Unchecked Copy Box Zep 3:8

Unchecked Copy BoxZep 3:8 - Therefore you must wait patiently for me," says the LORD, "for the day when I attack and take plunder. I have decided to gather nations together and assemble kingdoms, so I can pour out my fury on them - all my raging anger. For the whole earth will be consumed by my fiery anger.

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Unchecked Copy Box Zec 1:14

Unchecked Copy BoxZec 1:14 - Turning to me, the messenger then said, "Cry out that the LORD who rules over all says, 'I am very much moved for Jerusalem and for Zion.

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Unchecked Copy Box Zec 8:2

Unchecked Copy BoxZec 8:2 - "The LORD who rules over all says, 'I am very much concerned for Zion; indeed, I am so concerned for her that my rage will fall on those who hurt her.'
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