G2208
ζηλωτής
Zealot
Ζηλωτής In FlJ, NT, a Zealot, member of the Jewish party so called: as surname of the Apostle Simon, Luk.6:15, Act.1:13.† (AS)
Full Thayer's lexicon entry
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- Original: Ζηλωτής
- Transliteration: Zelotes
- Phonetic: dzay-lo-tace'
- Definition:
1. one burning with zeal, a zealot
2. used of God as jealous of any rival and sternly vindicating his control
3. most eagerly desirous of, zealous for, a thing
a. to acquire a thing, (zealous of)
b. to defend and uphold a thing, vehemently contending for a thing
- Origin: the same as G2207
- TDNT entry: 16:42,3
- Part(s) of speech: Noun Masculine
2 occurrences
Luke (1), Acts (1)