King James Bible Dictionary - Strongs Number

G2205 - Zeal

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: Zeal	John 2:17 Rom 10:2 2 Cor 7:11 2 Cor 9:2 Phil 3:6 Col 4:13

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.