Dictionary entry

G02207

An Intermediate Greek-English Lexicon Keyed to Strong's Numbers

ζηλωτής

Alt. ζηλωτής, οῦ,

I. "an emulator, zealous admirer or follower", Plat., etc.

II. "a zealot", used to translate Κανανίτης or Καναναῖος (from the Hebr. "qana, to glow, be zealous)", NTest.