Greek Word Study
ζῆλος
zēlos
G2205
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G2205
KJV Translations
emulationenvy(-ing)fervent mindindignationjealousyzeal
Derivation / Root
from G2204 (ζέω);
Definition of zēlos
ζῆλος (zēlos) — 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)
Word Origin
This word comes from G2204 (ζέω); See the root word: G2204 (ζέω).
KJV Translation Variants
The Greek word ζῆλος (zēlos) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:
| English Translation | Strong's Ref |
|---|---|
| emulation | G2205 |
| envy(-ing) | G2205 |
| fervent mind | G2205 |
| indignation | G2205 |
| jealousy | G2205 |
| zeal | G2205 |
Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
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