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Zélótés: Zealot

Original Word: ζηλωτής
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Zélótés
Pronunciation: dzay-lo-tace'
Phonetic Spelling: (dzay-lo-tace')
Definition: Zealot
Meaning: the Zealot, a member of a Jewish political party

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Zelotes.

The same as Zelotes; a Zealot, i.e. (specially) partisan for Jewish political independence -- Zelotes.

see GREEK Zelotes

HELPS Word-studies

2208 Zēlōtḗs (a proper noun, sharing the same form as 2207 /zēlōtḗs, "one burning with zeal," J. Thayer) – a Zealot; a member of the extremist party in Judaism known as the Zealots (2208 /Zēlōtḗs).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
the same as zélótés
Definition
the Zealot, a member of a Jewish political party
NASB Translation
Zealot (2).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ζηλόω (zēloō), meaning "to be zealous" or "to be jealous."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H7065 קָנָא (qanah): To be jealous or zealous.
• H7067 קַנָּא (qanna): Jealous, zealous.
• H7068 קִנְאָה (qin'ah): Ardor, zeal, jealousy.

These Hebrew terms reflect similar themes of fervent devotion and passionate commitment, often in the context of God's relationship with His people or the people's dedication to God.

Usage: The term ζηλωτής is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who are fervently committed to a cause, particularly in a religious or nationalistic context. It is notably used to describe Simon the Zealot, one of Jesus' twelve apostles, indicating his association with the Zealot movement, a Jewish political group that sought to overthrow Roman rule.

Context: The term ζηλωτής appears in the New Testament primarily in reference to Simon the Zealot, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. The Zealots were a Jewish political movement in the 1st century AD that sought to incite the people of Judea to rebel against the Roman Empire and expel it from the Holy Land by force of arms. This group was known for its fervent nationalism and religious zeal, often resorting to extreme measures to achieve its goals.

In the Gospels, Simon is distinguished from Simon Peter by the epithet "the Zealot" (Luke 6:15; Acts 1:13). This designation suggests that Simon may have been associated with the Zealot movement before becoming a follower of Christ. His inclusion among the apostles highlights the diverse backgrounds of Jesus' followers and underscores the transformative power of Jesus' message, which united individuals from various walks of life and political affiliations.

The term ζηλωτής also appears in Acts 21:20, where it describes Jewish Christians who were zealous for the law. This usage reflects the broader application of the term to denote fervent devotion, whether to a religious law or a political cause.

The concept of zeal, as embodied by the ζηλωτής, is a recurring theme in the Bible, often associated with a deep commitment to God and His commandments. However, the New Testament also cautions against misguided zeal that lacks understanding or love (Romans 10:2; Galatians 4:17-18).

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