The meaning of “ζηλόω”
Understanding zēlóō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
affect, covet (earnestly), (have) desire, (move with) envy, be jealous over, (be) zealous(-ly affect). - to have warmth ...
ζηλόω
affect, covet (earnestly), (have) desire, (move with) envy, be jealous over, (be) zealous(-ly affect). - to have warmth of feeling for or against
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 17:5 | “But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people.” Word: ζηλόω (zēlóō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 14:1 | “Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.” Word: ζηλόω (zēlóō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 11:2 | “For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.” Word: ζηλόω (zēlóō) | |
| Galatians 4:18 | “But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.” Word: ζηλόω (zēlóō) | |
| James 4:2 | “Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.” Word: ζηλόω (zēlóō) |