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ζηλόω

zēloōbe eagerHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb12 occurrences6 books11 verses

Definition

ζηλόω, -ῶ

[in LXX chiefly for קָנָא pi. ;]

1. to burn with envy or jealousy, to be jealousy: absol., Acts 7:9; 17:5, 1 Corinthians 13:4, James 4:2 (R, mg., cf. Mayor, in l).

2. to seek or desire eagerly: with accusative of thing(s), 1 Corinthians 12:31; 14:1; 14:39 (cf. Sir.50.18, Wis.1.12); with accusative of person(s), 2 Corinthians 11:2, Galatians 4:17; pass., Galatians 4:18.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ζηλόω:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

12 total
  1. Acts 7:9ζηλώσαντες · were jealous
    Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him
  2. Acts 17:5Ζηλώσαντες · became jealous
    The Jews, however, became jealous. So they brought in some troublemakers from the marketplace, formed a mob, and sent the city into an uproar. They raided Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas, hoping to bring them out to the people.
  3. 1 Corinthians 12:31ζηλοῦτε · eagerly desire
    But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.
  4. 1 Corinthians 13:4ζηλοῖ · does not envy
    Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
  5. 1 Corinthians 14:1ζηλοῦτε · eagerly desire
    Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.
  6. 1 Corinthians 14:39ζηλοῦτε · be eager
    So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
  7. 2 Corinthians 11:2ζηλῶ · I am jealous for
    I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.
  8. Galatians 4:17Ζηλοῦσιν · [Those people] are zealous for you; ζηλοῦτε · you may be zealous
    Those people are zealous for you, but not in a good way. Instead, they want to isolate you from us, so that you may be zealous for them.
  9. Galatians 4:18ζηλοῦσθαι · to be zealous
    Nevertheless, it is good to be zealous if it serves a noble purpose—at any time, and not only when I am with you.
  10. James 4:2ζηλοῦτε · covet
    You crave what you do not have; you kill and covet, but are unable to obtain it. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask.
  11. Revelation 3:19ζήλευε · be earnest
    Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.