Lexicon entry · Greek
G2206ζηλόωzēloō
be eagerPart of speech: Greek Verb
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"The patriarchs, moved with jealousy against Joseph, sold him into Egypt. God was with him,
ζηλώσαντες zēlōsantes “having envied”
But the unpersuaded Jews took along some wicked men from the marketplace, and gathering a crowd, set the city in an uproar. Assaulting the house of Jason, they sought to bring them out to the people.
Ζηλώσαντες Zēlōsantes “Having become jealous”
But earnestly desire the best gifts. Moreover, I show a most excellent way to you.
ζηλοῦτε zēloute “do be desirous of”
Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,
ζηλοῖ, zēloi “is envious,”
Follow after love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
ζηλοῦτε zēloute “do earnestly desire”
Therefore, brothers, desire earnestly to prophesy, and don't forbid speaking with other languages.
ζηλοῦτε zēloute “do earnestly desire”
For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy. For I married you to one husband, that I might present you as a pure virgin to Christ.
ζηλῶ zēlō “I am jealous as to”
They zealously seek you in no good way. No, they desire to alienate you, that you may seek them.
ζηλοῦσιν zēlousin “They are zealous after”ζηλοῦτε. zēloute “you may be zealous after.”
But it is always good to be zealous in a good cause, and not only when I am present with you.
ζηλοῦσθαι zēlousthai “to be zealous”
You lust, and don't have. You kill, covet, and can't obtain. You fight and make war. You don't have, because you don't ask.
ζηλοῦτε zēloute “covet”