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KING JAMES BIBLE DICTIONARY

 

Greek - English Dictionary

G2205 - Envying

Strong's No.:G2205

Greek:ζῆλος

Transliteration:zēlos

Phonetic:dzay'-los

Word Origin:From G2204

Bible Usage:emulation envy (-ing) fervent mind indignation jealousy zeal.

Part of Speech:Noun

Strongs
Definition:

properly heat that is (figuratively) zeal (in a favorable sense ardor; in an unfavorable one jealousy as of a husband [figuratively of God] or an enemy malice)


Thayers
Definition:

1. excitement of mind, ardour, fervour of spirit

a. zeal, ardour in embracing, pursuing, defending anything

1. zeal in behalf of, for a person or thing

2. the fierceness of indignation, punitive zeal

b. an envious and contentious rivalry, jealousy


Bible References:
Envying

Translation
Occurrences:
emulations ( 1 )
envy ( 1 )
envying ( 4 )
envyings ( 1 )
indignation ( 2 )
jealousy ( 1 )
mind ( 1 )
zeal ( 6 )

 

Definitions are taken from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.