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# zeal, zealous #
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## Definition: ##
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The terms "zeal" and "zealous" refer to being strongly devoted to supporting a person or idea.
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* 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.
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* 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.
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## Translation Suggestions: ##
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* To "be zealous" could also be translated by, "be strongly diligent" or "make an intense effort."
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* 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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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 12:31 ](rc://en/tn/help/1co/12/31 )
* [1 19:14 ](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/19/14 )
* [Acts 22:3 ](rc://en/tn/help/act/22/03 )
* [Galatians 04:17 ](rc://en/tn/help/gal/04/17 )
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* [Isaiah 63:15-16 ](rc://en/tn/help/isa/63/15 )
* [John 02:17-19 ](rc://en/tn/help/jhn/02/17 )
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* [Philippians 03:6 ](rc://en/tn/help/php/03/06 )
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* [Romans 10:1-3 ](rc://en/tn/help/rom/10/01 )
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## Word Data: ##
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* Strong's: H7065, H7068, G2205, G2206, G2207