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noun
fervor for a person, cause, or object; eager desire or endeavor; enthusiastic diligence; ardor.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English zele < Late Latin zēlus < Greek zêlos
1350–1400; Middle English zele < Late Latin zēlus < Greek zêlos
Related forms
zeal·less, adjective
un·der·zeal, noun
Synonyms
intensity, passion.
intensity, passion.
Antonyms
apathy.
apathy.
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Word Origin & History
zeal
late 14c., from L.L. zelus "zeal, emulation" (cf. O.Fr. zel, It. zelo, Sp. celo), a Church word, from Gk. zelos "zeal, ardor, jealousy," which is of uncertain origin.
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Zeal definition
an earnest temper; may be enlightened (Num. 25:11-13; 2 Cor. 7:11; 9:2), or ignorant and misdirected (Rom. 10:2; Phil. 3:6). As a Christian grace, it must be grounded on right principles and directed to right ends (Gal. 4:18). It is sometimes ascribed to God (2 Kings 19:31; Isa. 9:7; 37:32; Ezek. 5:13).
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