Strong's G2206 · Greek
ζηλόω
zēlóō
Definition
to have warmth of feeling for or against
KJV: affect, covet (earnestly), (have) desire, (move with) envy, be jealous over, (be) zealous(-ly affect)
Root / derivation: from G2205 (ζῆλος);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ζηλόω across 10 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts1 verse
1 Corinthians4 verses
But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.
1 Corinthians 13:4Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
1 Corinthians 14:1Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
1 Corinthians 14:39Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
2 Corinthians1 verse
Galatians2 verses
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2206 (zēlóō) mean?
to have warmth of feeling for or against
How many times does G2206 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2206 (ζηλόω) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “affect.”
How is zēlóō translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2206 is rendered as “affect” (2×), “affected” (1×), “covet” (1×), “desire” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word ζηλόω come from?
from G2205 (ζῆλος);