ζηλόω, -ῶ [in LXX chiefly for קָנָא pi. ;] 1. to burn with envy or jealousy, to be jealousy: absol., Act.7:9 17:5, 1Co.13:4, Jas.4:2 (R, mg., cf. Mayor, in l). 2. to seek or desire eagerly: with accusative of thing(s), 1Co.12:31 14:1 14:39 (cf. Sir.50:18, Wis.1:12); with accusative of person(s), 2Co.11:2, Gal.4:17; pass., Gal.4:18.† (AS)
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G2206 — ζηλόω
zēloō · be eager · Greek
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Acts 7:9 · ζηλώσαντεςBecause the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with himActs 17:5 · ΖηλώσαντεςThe 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.1 Corinthians 12:31 · ζηλοῦτεBut eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.1 Corinthians 13:4 · ζηλοῖ,Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.1 Corinthians 14:1 · ζηλοῦτεEarnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.1 Corinthians 14:39 · ζηλοῦτεSo, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.2 Corinthians 11:2 · ζηλῶI am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.Galatians 4:17 · ζηλοῦσιν · ζηλοῦτε.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.Galatians 4:18 · ζηλοῦσθαιNevertheless, it is good to be zealous if it serves a noble purpose—at any time, and not only when I am with you.James 4:2 · ζηλοῦτεYou 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.