To be earnest, to set one’s heart on, to be completely intent upon

G2206
Greek
UBS
ζηλόω
zēlóōdzay-lo'-o
Verb

Definition

to be deeply committed to something, with the implication of accompanying desire

Semantic Domains

Attitudes and Emotions
Moral and Ethical Qualities and Related Behavior

Etymology

from G2205 (ζῆλος);

KJV Translations

affect, covet (earnestly), (have) desire, (move with) envy, be jealous over, (be) zealous(-ly affect)

Occurrences11
Frequency Rank#1007

Verse Usage

This word appears 11 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.