Quick Definition
Zealot
Strong's Definition
a Zealot, i.e. (specially) partisan for Jewish political independence
Derivation: the same as G2207 (ζηλωτής);
KJV Usage: Zelotes
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
- 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
Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary
G2207, G2208
ζηλωτής zēlōtēs 8x
pr. a generous rival, an imitator;
in NT an aspirant, 1Co_14:12 ; Tit_2:14 ;
a devoted adherent, a zealot, Act_21:20 ; Act_22:3 ; Gal_1:14
Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon
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 .†
STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Greek Lexicon
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)