unfoldingWord_en_tw/bible/kt/zealous.md

# zeal, zealous #

## Definition: ##

The terms "zeal" and "zealous" refer to being strongly devoted to supporting a person or idea.

* Zeal includes having strong desire and actions that promote a good cause. It is often used to describe someone who faithfully obeys God and teaches others to do that too.
* Being zealous includes putting intense effort into doing something and continuing to persevere in that effort.
* The "zeal of the Lord" or the "zeal of Yahweh" refers to God's strong, persistent actions to bless his people or to see justice done.

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* To "be zealous" could also be translated by, "be strongly diligent" or "make an intense effort."
* The term "zeal" could also be translated as "energetic devotion" or "eager determination" or "righteous enthusiasm."
* The phrase, "zeal for your house" could be translated, "strongly honoring your temple" or "fervent desire to take care of your house."

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Corinthians 12:30-31](rc://en/tn/help/1co/12/30)
* [1 Kings 19:9-10](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/19/09)
* [Acts 22:3-5](rc://en/tn/help/act/22/03)
* [Galatians 04:17-18](rc://en/tn/help/gal/04/17)
* [Isaiah 63:15-16](rc://en/tn/help/isa/63/15)
* [John 02:17-19](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/02/17)
* [Philippians 03:6-7](rc://en/tn/help/php/03/06)
* [Romans 10:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/rom/10/01)

## Word Data: ##

* Strong's: H7065, H7068, G2205, G2206, G2207, G6041
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			`* Being zealous includes putting intense effort into doing something and continuing to persevere in that effort.`
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			`* To "be zealous" could also be translated by, "be strongly diligent" or "make an intense effort."`
added version 3 2017-04-15 17:23:59 +00:00			`* The term "zeal" could also be translated as "energetic devotion" or "eager determination" or "righteous enthusiasm."`
			`* The phrase, "zeal for your house" could be translated, "strongly honoring your temple" or "fervent desire to take care of your house."`
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Update Links to RC format 2017-06-29 21:38:46 +00:00			`* [1 Corinthians 12:30-31](rc://en/tn/help/1co/12/30)`
			`* [1 Kings 19:9-10](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/19/09)`
			`* [Acts 22:3-5](rc://en/tn/help/act/22/03)`
			`* [Galatians 04:17-18](rc://en/tn/help/gal/04/17)`
			`* [Isaiah 63:15-16](rc://en/tn/help/isa/63/15)`
			`* [John 02:17-19](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/02/17)`
			`* [Philippians 03:6-7](rc://en/tn/help/php/03/06)`
			`* [Romans 10:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/rom/10/01)`
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			`* Strong's: H7065, H7068, G2205, G2206, G2207, G6041`