The meaning of “ζηλωτής”
Understanding zēlōtḗs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
zealous. - a "zealot"
ζηλωτής
zealous. - a "zealot"
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 21:20 | “And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:” Word: ζηλωτής (zēlōtḗs) | |
| Acts 22:3 | “I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.” Word: ζηλωτής (zēlōtḗs) | |
| 1 Corinthians 14:12 | “Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.” Word: ζηλωτής (zēlōtḗs) | |
| Galatians 1:14 | “And profited in the Jews’ religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.” Word: ζηλωτής (zēlōtḗs) | |
| Titus 2:14 | “Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.” Word: ζηλωτής (zēlōtḗs) |