ζέω (zéō) — Be Fervent

Greek word study: ζέω (zéō), Strong's G2204. to be hot (boil, of liquids; or glow, of solids), i.e. (figuratively) be fervid (earnest)

GreekStrong's G2204
Quick definition
Greek word
ζέω (zéō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to be hot (boil, of liquids; or glow, of solids), i.e. (figuratively) be fervid (earnest)

Word study
Derivation: a primary verb;

KJV translation words: be fervent

Where this word appears

Strong's G2204 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 18:25 and last appears in Romans 12:11.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

being fervent ×2

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ζέοντες ×1ζέων ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×1Romans ×1

Verses (all 2)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2200 ζεστός (zestós), G2205 ζῆλος (zēlos), G2219 ζύμη (zýmē).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does zéō (G2204) mean?

To be hot (boil, of liquids; or glow, of solids), i.e. (figuratively) be fervid (earnest).

How is G2204 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2204 as: be fervent.

How often does ζέω (zéō) appear?

Strong's G2204 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 18:25 and last appears in Romans 12:11.