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ζῆλος

Lemmaζῆλος
Citation formζῆλος, ου, ὁ
Part of speechnoun
Glosseagerness, zeal, rivalry
Strong’sG2205
Transliterationzēlos
Definitionproperly, 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 glosses:--emulation, envy(-ing), fervent mind, indignation, jealousy, zeal.
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