Strong’s G2207

ζηλωτής

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

zélótés

Pronunciation

dzay-lo-tace'

Definition

Zealot, enthusiast, fervent supporter

Meaning

one who is eagerly devoted to a person or a thing, a zealot.

Usage

The term "zélótés" refers to someone who is fervently devoted to a cause, often with an intense enthusiasm or passion. In the New Testament, it is used to describe individuals who are ardently committed to their beliefs or causes, sometimes to the point of being militant or radical.

Bible references

Luke 6:15;Acts 1:13;Acts 21:20;Acts 22:3;1 Corinthians 14:12;Galatians 1:14;Titus 2:14;1 Peter 3:13