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ζῆλος G2205
G2205 is the Greek word ζῆλος, transliterated zēlos. The King James Version most often renders it zeal.
What it means
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).
Where it comes from
from G2204 (ζέω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 15 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: emulation, envy(-ing), fervent mind, indignation, jealousy, zeal.
Verses using ζῆλος
All 15 verses, quoted in full.
John 2:17 · KJV
And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.
Acts 13:45 · KJV
But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.
Romans 10:2 · KJV
For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.
1 Corinthians 3:3 · KJV
For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?
2 Corinthians 7:7 · KJV
And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.
2 Corinthians 7:11 · KJV
For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.
2 Corinthians 9:2 · KJV
For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.
2 Corinthians 11:2 · KJV
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.
2 Corinthians 12:20 · KJV
For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:
Galatians 5:20 · KJV
Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
Philippians 3:6 · KJV
Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.
Colossians 4:13 · KJV
For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.
Hebrews 10:27 · KJV
But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
James 3:14 · KJV
But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.
James 3:16 · KJV
For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2205 mean?
G2205 is the Greek word ζῆλος (zēlos), meaning 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 King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it zeal (6 times), envying (3 times), envy (1 time), fervent mind (1 time), jealousy (1 time), among others.
How many times does G2205 appear in the Bible?
ζῆλος (zēlos) is tagged in 15 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2205 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2204 (ζέω).
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