Strong's Greek Concordance

G2204: ζέω

zéō · “be fervent”

Definition

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

KJV translates it as: be fervent

Word origin: a primary verb;

Extended definition

ζέω
[in LXX for רוּם, רָתַח, metaphorically, 4Ma.18:20 ;]
to boil, be hot; metaphorically, of anger, love, zeal: ptcp., fervent: τ. πνεύματι, Act.18:25, Rom.12:11.†
(AS)

Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).

How G2204 is translated

  • being fervent ×1
  • being fervent, ×1

Bible verses with G2204 (zéō)

Zéō appears in 2 verses.

  • Acts 18:25

    This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John.

  • Romans 12:11

    Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;

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