ἘΖΗΛΩΣΑ, ἐζηλωσα
EZĒLŌSA, ezēlōsa
Sounds Like: eh-ZAY-loh-sah
Translations: I was zealous, I envied, I desired earnestly, I was jealous
From the root: ΖΗΛΌΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb describes an intense emotional state, often involving strong desire, rivalry, or fervent devotion. It can be used positively to mean 'to be zealous for' or 'to desire earnestly,' indicating a passionate pursuit of something good. Negatively, it can mean 'to envy' or 'to be jealous of,' implying resentment or ill will towards another's possessions or status. Its meaning depends heavily on the context.
Inflection: Aorist, Active, Indicative, 1st Person Singular
Strong’s number: G2206 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
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