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ζηλόω

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
ζηλόω
Greek transliteration: 
zēloō
Simplified transliteration: 
zeloo
Principal Parts: 
ζηλώσω, ἐζήλωσα, -, -, -
Numbers
Strong's number: 
2206
GK Number: 
2420
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
11
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
v-1d(3)
Gloss: 
to desire, eagerly desire, show zeal, feel an attitude or emotion of deep concern; to be jealous, envious, to experience morally corrupt zealous ill will; covet, as a negative attitude of lust and desire for another's possessions
Definition: 
to have strong affection towards, be ardently devoted to, 2 Cor. 11:2; to make a show of affection and devotion towards, Gal. 4:17; to desire earnestly, aspire eagerly after, 1 Cor. 12:31; 14:1, 39; absol. to be fervent, to be zealous, Rev. 3:19; to be jealous, envious, spiteful, Acts 7:9; 17:5; 1 Cor. 13:4; Jas. 4:2; pass. to be an object of warm regard and devotion, Gal. 4:18

Greek-English Concordance for ζηλόω

Acts 7:9 “And the patriarchs, jealous (zēlōsantes | ζηλώσαντες | aor act ptcp nom pl masc) of Joseph, sold him into Egypt; but God was with him,
Acts 17:5 But the Jews, moved by envy (zēlōsantes | ζηλώσαντες | aor act ptcp nom pl masc), recruited certain wicked men of the marketplace and, forming a mob, they set the city in an uproar. They attacked the house of Jason, trying to bring them out to the people.
1 Corinthians 12:31 Set your hearts (zēloute | ζηλοῦτε | pres act imperative 2 pl) then on (zēloute | ζηλοῦτε | pres act imperative 2 pl) the higher gifts. And now I will show you a way that is beyond comparison.
1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is patient, love is kind, it (zēloi | ζηλοῖ | pres act ind 3 sg) does (zēloi | ζηλοῖ | pres act ind 3 sg) not envy (zēloi | ζηλοῖ | pres act ind 3 sg). Love does not brag, it is not arrogant,
1 Corinthians 14:1 Pursue love, and earnestly desire (zēloute | ζηλοῦτε | pres act imperative 2 pl) the spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
1 Corinthians 14:39 So, my brothers, be eager (zēloute | ζηλοῦτε | pres act imperative 2 pl) to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
2 Corinthians 11:2 For I am jealous (zēlō | ζηλῶ | pres act ind 1 sg) for you with a jealousy God inspires, for I have promised you in marriage to a single husband, to Christ, that I might present you to him as an undefiled virgin.
Galatians 4:17 They zealously seek (zēlousin | ζηλοῦσιν | pres act ind 3 pl) your favor, but for no good purpose. Rather, they want to separate you from us so that you (zēloute | ζηλοῦτε | pres act ind 2 pl) will (zēloute | ζηλοῦτε | pres act ind 2 pl) seek (zēloute | ζηλοῦτε | pres act ind 2 pl) them.
Galatians 4:18 Now to (zēlousthai | ζηλοῦσθαι | pres pass inf ) be (zēlousthai | ζηλοῦσθαι | pres pass inf ) zealous (zēlousthai | ζηλοῦσθαι | pres pass inf ) for a good purpose is always good, not just when I am present with you.
James 4:2 You desire and do not have; you murder and envy (zēloute | ζηλοῦτε | pres act ind 2 pl) and cannot obtain; you fight and quarrel. You do not have because you do not ask.