Words the Bible translates as zealous
English uses one word here. The Bible uses 3 words, and they do not mean the same thing. Each is listed with what it actually means, most frequent first.
- qanaקָנָאto burn with feeling over an exclusive claim: to be jealous, zealous, or envious depending on whether the claim is rightful and how it is expressed
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- to provoke someone to jealousy: to stir up another's jealous anger, used of Israel goading God with rival worship
- zēlōtēsζηλωτήςa zealot: a person whose commitment to some cause, law, or way of life is total and openly shown
- qannaקַנָּאjealous: of God alone, fiercely unwilling to share his people's worship and devotion with any rival
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