3 occurrences

'Zealous' in the Bible

"I am a Jew, born in Tarsus in Cilicia, but brought up in this city, educated with strictness under Gamaliel according to the law of our ancestors, and was zealous for God just as all of you are today.

Verse ConceptsEducation, Examples OfPaul, Life OfSelf ConfidenceLegalismSitting At The FeetSchoolsTaking The Law To HeartEducationSchoolzealots

For I can testify that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not in line with the truth.

Verse ConceptsZeal, Without KnowledgeUnwise ZealBeing Devoted to God

I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries in my nation, and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my ancestors.

Verse ConceptsLegalismPharisees, Beliefs OfNew Age BeliefsResolving Conflictzealotscredibility

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Zealous (49 instances)

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
ζηλόω 
Zeloo 
Usage: 10

ζηλωτής 
Zelotes 
Usage: 5

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