Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Ζηλωτής”
Understanding Zēlōtḗs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
the same as ζηλωτής Zelotes. - a Zealot, i.e. (specially) partisan for Jewish political independence
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Ζηλωτής
Phoneticdzay-lo-tace'
TransliterationZēlōtḗs
Grammar Code
N:N--T
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
the same as ζηλωτής Zelotes. - a Zealot, i.e. (specially) partisan for Jewish political independence
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 6:15 | “Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon called Zelotes,” Word: Ζηλωτής (Zēlōtḗs) | |
| Acts 1:13 | “And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.” Word: Ζηλωτής (Zēlōtḗs) |