ζῆλος (zēlos) — Emulation
Greek word study: ζῆλος (zēlos), Strong's G2205. properly, heat, i.e. (figuratively) "zeal" (in a favorable sense, ardor; in an unfavorable one, jealousy, as of a husband (figuratively, of
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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)
KJV translation words: emulation, envy(-ing), fervent mind, indignation, jealousy, zeal
Strong's G2205 is tagged on 16 words in 16 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 2:17 and last appears in James 3:16.
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Verses (all 16)
- John 2:17 — ζῆλος — zeal
- Acts 5:17 — ζήλου — with jealousy
- Acts 13:45 — ζήλου — with jealousy
- Romans 10:2 — ζῆλον — zeal
- Romans 13:13 — ζήλῳ — in jealousy
- 1 Corinthians 3:3 — ζῆλος — jealousy
- 2 Corinthians 7:7 — ζῆλον — zeal
- 2 Corinthians 7:11 — ζῆλον — zeal
- 2 Corinthians 9:2 — ζῆλος — zeal
- 2 Corinthians 11:2 — ζήλῳ — with the jealousy
- 2 Corinthians 12:20 — ζῆλος — jealousy
- Galatians 5:20 — ζῆλος — jealousy
- Philippians 3:6 — ζῆλος — zeal
- Hebrews 10:27 — ζῆλος — fury
- James 3:14 — ζῆλον — jealousy
- James 3:16 — ζῆλος — jealousy
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G2204 ζέω (zéō).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G2206 ζηλόω (zēlóō).
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What does zēlos (G2205) mean?
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).
How is G2205 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G2205 as: emulation, envy(-ing), fervent mind, indignation, jealousy, zeal.
How often does ζῆλος (zēlos) appear?
Strong's G2205 is tagged on 16 words in 16 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in John 2:17 and last appears in James 3:16.
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