Strongs Number: G2205
| Greek Word: | ζῆλος |
| Transliteration: | zēlos |
| Phonetic: | dzay'-los |
| Part of Speech: | Noun |
| Strongs Definition: | properly heat that is (figuratively) |
| Thayers Definition: |
1. excitement of mind, ardour, fervour of spirit a. zeal, ardour in embracing, pursuing, defending anything 1. zeal in behalf of, for a person or thing 2. the fierceness of indignation, punitive zeal b. an envious and contentious rivalry, jealousy |
| Origin: | From G2204 |
| Bible Usage: | emulation envy (-ing) fervent mind indignation jealousy zeal. |