Strong's Greek · G2204

ζέω

zéō

be fervent

Definition

to be hot (boil, of liquids; or glow, of solids), i.e. (figuratively) be fervid (earnest)

Derivation

a primary verb;

Appears 2 times in Scripture

Acts 18:25

He had been instructed in the way of the Lord and was fervent in spirit. He spoke and taught accurately about Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John.

Romans 12:11

Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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