Strong's Number 2205

Transliteration:

zelos {dzay'-los}

Word Origin:

from 2204

TDNT:

2:877,297

Part of Speech:

noun masculine

Usage in the KJV:

zeal 6, envying 5, indignation 2, envy 1, fervent mind 1, jealousy 1, emulation 1

Total: 17

Definition:

excitement of mind, ardour, fervour of spirit
1. zeal, ardour in embracing, pursuing, defending anything
  1. zeal in behalf of, for a person or thing
  2. the fierceness of indignation, punitive zeal
2. an envious and contentious rivalry, jealousy