ζηλόω
zēloō · be eager
Strong's ID: 2206
Lexical summary
11
NT occurrences
8
Observed forms
About this Greek word
To have strong affection towards, be ardently devoted to, 2 Cor. 11:2; to make a show of affection and devotion towards, Gal. 4:17; to desire earnestly, aspire eagerly after, 1 Cor. 12:31; 14:1, 39; absol. to be fervent, to be zealous, Rev. 3:19; to be jealous, envious, spiteful, Acts 7:9; 17:5; 1 Cor. 13:4; Jas. 4:2; pass. to be an object of warm regard and devotion, Gal. 4:18
Principal-part candidates
Citation forms are shown separately from the NT forms that support them. Reconstructed forms are labeled; unsupported forms are left unavailable.
Present
Citation form attested in NT
NT evidence
Future
No supporting NT evidence
No NT forms support this principal part.
Aorist
Citation form not reconstructed
NT evidence
Perfect active
No supporting NT evidence
No NT forms support this principal part.
Perfect middle/passive
No supporting NT evidence
No NT forms support this principal part.
Aorist passive
No supporting NT evidence
No NT forms support this principal part.
Observed NT forms
These forms and parsing labels come from the attested NT corpus. A missing form is not presented as an unattested grammatical claim.
Finite verb paradigms
Indicative mood
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Subjunctive mood
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Imperative mood
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Infinitive
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Participle paradigms
Aorist Active participles
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NT distribution
NT Book
Book distribution counts: 1 Corinthians: 4 occurrences; Galatians: 3 occurrences; Acts: 2 occurrences; James: 1 occurrences; 2 Corinthians: 1 occurrences
Author
- Paul8
- Luke2
- James1
Author distribution counts: Paul: 8 occurrences; Luke: 2 occurrences; James: 1 occurrences