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A single-minded desire, characterised by enthusiasm and devotion. In Scripture it is often directed towards God, but God is also credited with zeal for his people and for the honour of his name. Misdirected or inappropriate zeal can degenerate into fanaticism.
1Ki 19:9-10 See also Nu 25:1-13; 1Ki 19:13-14; 2Ki 10:15-28; Pr 23:17
Ps 69:7-9 See also Jn 2:13-17
Ro 12:11 See also Ne 3:20; 2Co 8:16-22
Ac 21:20 See also Ps 119:137-144
Manifested in wrath against sin Isa 42:13 See also Nu 25:10-11; Dt 29:18-21; Isa 59:12-19; Eze 5:8-13; Eze 36:5-7; Eze 38:18-23
Manifested in concern for his people Isa 26:11 See also 2Ki 19:29-31 pp Isa 37:30-32; Isa 9:1-7; Isa 63:15; Eze 39:25
Pr 19:2 See also Ac 21:40-22:5; Ro 10:1-4; 1Co 13:3; Gal 1:13-14; Gal 4:17-18; Php 3:6
Ac 1:13 See also Mt 10:2-4 pp Mk 3:16-19 pp Lk 6:14-16
1185 | God, zeal of |
5108 | Paul, life of |
5375 | law |
5832 | desire |
5840 | eagerness |
5847 | enthusiasm |
7467 | temple, Solomon’s |
8207 | commitment |
8223 | dedication |
8239 | earnestness |
8248 | faithfulness |