ζῆλος
zēlos
jealousy
An intense emotional state associated with eagerness, ardor, or fervor for a person, cause, or object; by extension, also referring to intense rivalry, jealousy, or envy when focused negatively. In general, 'zēlos' denotes strong feeling that may manifest as zealous enthusiasm or as possessive resentment, depending on context. In some instances, can refer to fervor in pursuing religious or moral ideals; in others, it signifies a resentful defensiveness or rivalry toward others.
James 3:16 · Word #3
Lexicon G2205
| Lemma | ζῆλος |
| Transliteration | zēlos |
| Strong's | G2205 |
| Definition | An intense emotional state associated with eagerness, ardor, or fervor for a person, cause, or object; by extension, also referring to intense rivalry, jealousy, or envy when focused negatively. In general, 'zēlos' denotes strong feeling that may manifest as zealous enthusiasm or as possessive resentment, depending on context. In some instances, can refer to fervor in pursuing religious or moral ideals; in others, it signifies a resentful defensiveness or rivalry toward others. |
Morphology N NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | jealousy |
| Literal | zeal-jealousy |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ζῆλος |
| Strong's | G2205 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2205-04
heated zeal
| Morphological Notes | Noun, nominative masculine singular (Gr,N,,,,,NMS); functioning as a subject-form substantive. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Heated zeal" reflects the root sense of boiling or heat (from ζέω) and preserves the noun’s core idea of intense, fervent emotion without selecting a positive or negative nuance. As nominative masculine singular, it stands as a simple substantive concept. |
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