Strong's Lexicon zéloó: To be zealous, to be jealous, to desire earnestly Original Word: ζηλόω Word Origin: Derived from ζῆλος (zélos), meaning "zeal" or "jealousy." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H7065 קָנָא (qanah): To be jealous, zealous - H7068 קִנְאָה (qin'ah): Jealousy, zeal Usage: The Greek verb ζηλόω (zéloó) encompasses a range of emotions and actions related to intense desire or fervor. It can denote a positive zeal or enthusiasm for something good, such as spiritual gifts or righteous living. Conversely, it can also refer to negative jealousy or envy, where one covets what others have. The context in which ζηλόω is used often determines whether it carries a positive or negative connotation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, zeal was often seen as a virtue when directed towards noble causes, such as loyalty to one's city or the pursuit of wisdom. However, excessive zeal could lead to destructive jealousy or rivalry. In the Jewish context, zeal was associated with fervent devotion to God and His laws, as seen in the actions of figures like Phinehas (Numbers 25:11). The early Christian community was encouraged to be zealous for good works and spiritual growth, reflecting a transformation of the concept from mere passion to a disciplined pursuit of godliness. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2206 zēlóō (an onomatopoetic word, imitating the sound of boiling water) – properly, to bubble over because so hot (boiling); (figuratively) "to burn with zeal" (J. Thayer); "to be deeply committed to something, with the implication of accompanying desire – 'to be earnest, to set one's heart on, to be completely intent upon' " (L & N, 1, 25.76). See 2205 (zēlos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zélos Definition to be jealous NASB Translation am jealous (1), becoming jealous (1), desire earnestly (2), eagerly seek (1), eagerly sought (1), earnestly desire (1), envious (1), jealous (2), seek (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2206: ζηλεύωζηλεύω; equivalent to ζηλόω, which see; 1. to envy, be jealous: Simplicius in Epictetus c. 26, p. 131, Salinas edition. (c. 19, 2, p. 56, 34 Didot) οὐδείς τῶν τ' ἀγαθόν τό ἀνθρώπινον ζητούντων φθονει ἤ ζηλευει πότε. 2. in a good sense, to imitate emulously, strive after: ἔργα ἀρετῆς, οὐ λόγους, Demosthenes quoted in Stab. flor. app. 14, 7, iv. 384, Gaisf. edition; intransitive, to be full of zeal for good, be zealous: Revelation 3:19 L T Tr text WH, for Rec. ζήλωσον (cf. WH's Appendix, p. 171). STRONGS NT 2206: ζηλόωζηλόω, ζήλῳ; 1 aorist ἐζήλωσα; present passive infinitive ζηλοῦσθαι; (ζῆλος, which see); the Sept. for קִנֵּא; to burn with zeal; 1. absolutely, to be heated or to boil (A. V. to be moved) with envy, hatred, anger: Acts 7:9; Acts 17:5 (where Griesbach omits ζηλώσαντες); 1 Corinthians 13:4; James 4:2; in a good sense, to be zealous in the pursuit of good, Revelation 3:19 R G Tr marginal reading (the aorist ζήλωσον marks the entrance into the mental state, see βασιλεύω, at the end; ἐζηλωσε, he was seized with indignation, 1 Macc. 2:24). 2. transitive, τί, to desire earnestly, pursue: 1 Corinthians 12:31; 1 Corinthians 14:1, 39, (Sir. 51:18; Thucydides 2, 37; Euripides, Hec. 255; Demosthenes 500, 2; others); μᾶλλον δέ, namely, ζηλοῦτε, followed by ἵνα, 1 Corinthians 14:1 (Buttmann, 237 (205); cf. Winer's Grammar, 577 (537)). τινα, a. to desire one earnestly, to strive after, busy oneself about him: to exert oneself for one (that he may not be torn from me), 2 Corinthians 11:2; to seek to draw over to one's side, Galatians 4:17 (cf. ἵνα, II. 1 d.); to court one's good will and favor, Proverbs 23:17; Proverbs 24:1; Psalm 36:1 b. to envy one: Genesis 26:14; Genesis 30:1; Genesis 37:11; Hesiod app. 310; Homer Cer. 168, 223; and in the same sense, according to some interpretations, in Acts 7:9; but there is no objection to considering ζηλώσαντες here as used absolutely (see 1 above (so A. V. (not R. V.))) and τόν Ἰωσήφ as depending on the verb ἀπέδοντο alone. (Compare: παραζηλόω.) From zelos; to have warmth of feeling for or against -- affect, covet (earnestly), (have) desire, (move with) envy, be jealous over, (be) zealous(-ly affect). see GREEK zelos Englishman's Concordance Acts 7:9 V-APA-NMPGRK: οἱ πατριάρχαι ζηλώσαντες τὸν Ἰωσὴφ NAS: The patriarchs became jealous of Joseph KJV: the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold INT: the patriarchs having envied Joseph Acts 17:5 V-APA-NMP 1 Corinthians 12:31 V-PMA-2P 1 Corinthians 13:4 V-PIA-3S 1 Corinthians 14:1 V-PMA-2P 1 Corinthians 14:39 V-PMA-2P 2 Corinthians 11:2 V-PIA-1S Galatians 4:17 V-PIA-3P Galatians 4:17 V-PSA-2P Galatians 4:18 V-PNM/P James 4:2 V-PIA-2P Revelation 3:19 V-PMA-2S Strong's Greek 2206 |
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