Zelos

dzay'-los
Parts of Speech Noun

Zelos Definition

  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
Audio Pronunciation
Original Language
zhleuvw
Origin
from (2204)
Strong's Number
2205
TDNT Entry
2:877,297

KJV Word Usage

zeal
6
envying
5
indignation
2
envy
1
fervent mind
1
jealousy
1
emulation
1
Total
17

KJV Verse Count

1
2
2
1
5
1
1
1
1
2
Total
17
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Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Zelos". "The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon". . .