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zeal (zēl) n. Enthusiastic devotion to a cause, ideal, or goal. See Synonyms at passion. [Middle English zele, from Old French zel, from Late Latin zēlus, from Greek zēlos ...
The concept of zeal or zealotry in our society has come to be associated with religious extremism, but the ancient roots convey a different meaning. The Greek word ζῆλος ( zelos) and the Hebrew word קִנְאָה ( qinah) both have the same root meaning—jealousy. In its root sense, having zeal means being jealous.
1) excitement of mind, ardour, fervour of spirit. 1a) zeal, ardour in embracing, pursuing, defending anything. 1a1) zeal in behalf of, for a person or thing. 1a2) the fierceness of indignation, punitive zeal. 1b) an envious and contentious rivalry, jealousy. Trench's New Testament Synonyms. Zeal.
Zeal definition: Enthusiastic devotion to a cause, ideal, or goal. Intense enthusiasm, as in working for a cause; ardent endeavor or devotion; ardor; fervor.
zeal: See: activity , adhesion , ardor , compulsion , diligence , emotion , industry , life , loyalty , obsession , passion , perseverance , predisposition , purpose ...
Thayer's Greek Lexicon [?] (Jump to Scripture Index) STRONGS G2207: ζηλωτής, ζηλωτου, ὁ ( ζηλόω ), one burning with zeal; a zealot; 1. absolutely, for the Hebrew קַנָּא, used of God as jealous of any rival and sternly vindicating his control: Exodus 20:5; Deuteronomy 4:24, etc. From the time of the Maccabees ...
zeal meaning, definition, what is zeal: eagerness to do something, especially to...: Learn more. ... Origin zeal (1300-1400) Late Latin zelus, from Greek zelos ...
