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Original Word: ζῆλος, ου, ὁ. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine; Noun, Neuter. Transliteration: zelos. Phonetic Spelling: (dzay'-los) Definition: to have warmth of feeling for or against, to be zealous or jealous. Usage: (a) eagerness, zeal, enthusiasm, (b) jealousy, rivalry. HELPS Word-studies.
- Strong's Greek: 1616. ἐκτένεια (ekteneia) -- zeal, intentness
ekteneia: zeal, intentness. Original Word: ἐκτένεια, ας, ἡ....
- Strong's Greek: 2207. ζηλωτής (zélótés) -- zealous
Strong's Concordance. zélótés: zealous. Original Word:...
- Strong's Greek: 1616. ἐκτένεια (ekteneia) -- zeal, intentness
Dec 16, 2023 · Meaning of Zeal: Zeal refers to great enthusiasm or eagerness, especially in pursuing a cause, an ideal, or a goal. It implies a fervent and passionate interest in something. Etymology and Origin: The word “zeal” comes from the Late Latin “zelus,” which is directly borrowed from the Greek word “ζῆλος” (zēlos).
In Greek mythology, Zelus or Zelos (/ ˈ z iː l ə s /; Ancient Greek: Ζῆλος, romanized: Zêlos, lit. 'zeal') was the daimon that personifies dedication, emulation, eager rivalry, envy, jealousy, and zeal. The English word "zeal" is derived from his name.
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.
zeal, ardour in embracing, pursuing, defending anything. zeal in behalf of, for a person or thing. the fierceness of indignation, punitive zeal. an envious and contentious rivalry, jealousy. Hebrew Equivalent Words: Strong #: 7068 ‑ קִנְאָה (kin‑aw'); Frequency Lists. Book. Word. Parsing. Verse Results.
