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ζηλωτής G2207
G2207 is the Greek word ζηλωτής, transliterated zēlōtḗs. The King James Version most often renders it zealous.
What it means
a "zealot".
Where it comes from
from G2206 (ζηλόω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: zealous.
Verses using ζηλωτής
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 21:20 · KJV
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:
Acts 22:3 · KJV
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.
1 Corinthians 14:12 · KJV
Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.
Galatians 1:14 · KJV
And profited in the Jews’ religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.
Titus 2:14 · KJV
Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2207 mean?
G2207 is the Greek word ζηλωτής (zēlōtḗs), meaning a "zealot".
How is G2207 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it zealous (5 times).
How many times does G2207 appear in the Bible?
ζηλωτής (zēlōtḗs) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2207 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2206 (ζηλόω).
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