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Strong's G2207 ζηλωτής (zelotes)

Zelotes means “zealous” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2207 — zoqen (“age”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2207
Language Greek
Linked Usages 12
Books 8

Strong's G2207 Quick Answer

Strong's G2207 ζηλωτής (zelotes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. zelotes (dzay-lo-tace') n. 1. a "zealot" [from G2206] It has 12 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include zealous and zelotes. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
zelotes (dzay-lo-tace') n. 1. a "zealot" [from G2206]
Usage
12 linked usages
Books
8 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
zealous and zelotes

Meaning and Definition

zelotes (dzay-lo-tace') n. 1. a "zealot" [from G2206] KJV: zealous Root(s): G2206

Original Word
ζηλωτής
Transliteration
zelotes
Derivation
Root: ζηλόω R1: 2206
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2207. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

zealot

Usage: ζηλωτής, -οῦ, ὁ (ζηλόω), [in LXX for קַנָּא (θεὸς ζ.), Exo.20:5 34:14, Deu.4:24 5:9 6:15; קַנּוֹא, Nam.1:2 (θεός); pl., I Est.8:72; ζ. τῶν νόμων, 2Ma.4:2;τὸν ζ. Φινεές, 4Ma.18:12 (cf. Num.25:11)* ;] __1. in cl. an emulator, zealous admirer (Plat., al.). __2. eagerly desirous, zealous; __(a) absol., as in OT, ll. with; __(b) with genitive obj.: (zealous to acquire or to defend), 1Co.14:12, Tit.2:14, 1Pe.3:13; τ. νόμου (2Mac, l.with), Act.21:20; παραδόσεων, Gal.1:14; with genitive of person(s), θεοῦ, Act.22:3. __3.

In FlJ, NT, a Zealot, member of the Jewish party so called: as surname of the Apostle Simon, Luk.6:15, Act.1:13.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2207 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render zelotes, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

zealous Acts 21:20 5× Zelotes Luke 6:15

How Strong's G2207 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 6 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2207 (ζηλωτής) appears 6 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2207 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2207 in the New Testament

6 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 6:15 KJV

Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes,

Acts 21:20 KJV

And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:

Acts 22:3 KJV

I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.

Strong's G2207 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

6 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Exodus 20:5 Septuagint / Brenton

Thou shalt not bow down to them, nor serve them; for I am the Lord thy God, a jealous God, recompensing the sins of the fathers upon the children, to the third and fourth generation to them that hate me,

Exodus 34:14 Septuagint / Brenton

For ye shall not worship strange gods, for the Lord God, a jealous name, is a jealous God;

Deuteronomy 4:24 Septuagint / Brenton

For the Lord thy God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.

Usage Excerpts

First 12 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2207.

Exodus 20:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou shalt not bow down to them, nor serve them; for I am the Lord thy God, a jealous God, recompensing the sins of the fathers upon the children, to the third and fourth generation to them that hate me,
Exodus 34:14 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For ye shall not worship strange gods, for the Lord God, a jealous name, is a jealous God;
Deuteronomy 4:24 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
For the Lord thy God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.
Deuteronomy 5:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou shalt not bow down to them, nor shalt thou serve them; for I am the Lord thy God, a jealous God, visiting the sins of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generation to them that hate me,
Deuteronomy 6:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
for the Lord thy God in the midst of thee is a jealous God, lest the Lord thy God be very angry with thee, and destroy thee from off the face of the earth.
Nahum 1:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
God is jealous, and the Lord avenges; the Lord avenges with wrath; the Lord takes vengeance on his adversaries, and he cuts off his enemies.
Luke 6:15 New Testament, KJV
Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes,
Acts 21:20 New Testament, KJV
And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:
Acts 22:3 New Testament, KJV
I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.
1 Corinthians 14:12 New Testament, KJV
Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.
Galatians 1:14 New Testament, KJV
And profited in the Jews' religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.
Titus 2:14 New Testament, KJV
Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2207, grouped by book.

Exodus 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Exodus 20:5 Exodus 34:14
Deuteronomy 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Deuteronomy 4:24 Deuteronomy 5:9 Deuteronomy 6:15
Nahum 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Nahum 1:2
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 6:15
Acts 2 usages, New Testament
Acts 21:20 Acts 22:3
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 14:12
Galatians 1 usage, New Testament
Galatians 1:14
Titus 1 usage, New Testament
Titus 2:14

Strong's G2207 FAQ

What does zelotes (ζηλωτής) mean?

Zelotes (Strong's G2207) is a Greek word most simply glossed "zealous". zelotes (dzay-lo-tace') n. 1. a "zealot" [from G2206]

How many times is zelotes (ζηλωτής) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 12 linked usages for Strong's G2207 across 8 books.

Where can I study zelotes (ζηλωτής) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2207 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate zelotes (ζηλωτής)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as zealous and zelotes. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2207 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2207, with linked reader references where each row is available.