Strong's G2205 · Greek
ζῆλος
zēlos
Definition
properly, heat, i.e. (figuratively) "zeal" (in a favorable sense, ardor; in an unfavorable one, jealousy, as of a husband (figuratively, of God), or an enemy, malice)
KJV: emulation, envy(-ing), fervent mind, indignation, jealousy, zeal
Root / derivation: from G2204 (ζέω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ζῆλος across 17 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
17 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
John1 verse
Acts2 verses
Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation,
Acts 13:45But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.
Romans2 verses
1 Corinthians1 verse
2 Corinthians5 verses
And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.
2 Corinthians 7:11For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.
2 Corinthians 9:2For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many.
2 Corinthians 11:2For I am jealous over you with godly jealousy: for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ.
2 Corinthians 12:20For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:
Galatians1 verse
Philippians1 verse
Colossians1 verse
Hebrews1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2205 (zēlos) mean?
properly, heat, i.e. (figuratively) "zeal" (in a favorable sense, ardor; in an unfavorable one, jealousy, as of a husband (figuratively, of God), or an enemy, malice)
How many times does G2205 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2205 (ζῆλος) appears in 17 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “zeal.”
How is zēlos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2205 is rendered as “zeal” (6×), “envying” (4×), “indignation” (2×), “emulations” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word ζῆλος come from?
from G2204 (ζέω);