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zeal

Meaning of “zeal”

Strong ardour, fervent concern, eager devotion, jealous care, or energetic determination.

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16 occurrences16 verses10 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Samuel 21:2

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Isaiah 9:7
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Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Isaiah 9:7 · retained source text

Of the increase of his gouernment and peace there shall be no end, vpon the throne of Dauid & vpon his kingdome, to order it, and to stablish it with iudgement and with iustice, from henceforth euen for euer: the zeale of the LORD of hostes will performe this.

1611 marginal noteLuke 1.32,33.

1611 marginal note2.Kings 19.31. Chap.37.32

Isaiah 37:32
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For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and they that escape out of mount Zion: the zeal of the Lord of hosts shall do this.
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1611 witness · Isaiah 37:32 · retained source text

For out of Ierusalem shall goe forth a remnant, and they that escape out of mount Zion: the zeale of the LORD of hostes shall doe this.

1611 marginal noteHeb. the escaping.

1611 marginal note2.Kings 19.11. Cha. 9.6.

Isaiah 59:17
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For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke.
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1611 witness · Isaiah 59:17 · retained source text

For he put on righteousnesse as a brestplate, and an helmet of saluation vpon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeale as a cloake.

1611 marginal noteEphes 6.17. 1.thes. 5.8.

Isaiah 63:15
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¶ Look down from heaven, and behold from the habitation of thy holiness and of thy glory: where is thy zeal and thy strength, the sounding of thy bowels and of thy mercies toward me? are they restrained?
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1611 witness · Isaiah 63:15 · retained source text

¶ Looke downe from heauen, and behold from the habitation of thy holinesse, and of thy glory: where is thy zeale and thy strength, the sounding of thy bowels, and of thy mercies towards me? are they restrained?

1611 marginal noteOr, the multitude.

1611 marginal noteDeut. 26.15.

Complete reference index — all 16 verses
2 Samuel 21:22 Kings 10:162 Kings 19:31Psalms 69:9Psalms 119:139Isaiah 9:7Isaiah 37:32Isaiah 59:17Isaiah 63:15Ezekiel 5:13John 2:17Romans 10:22 Corinthians 7:112 Corinthians 9:2Philippians 3:6Colossians 4:13

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2 Samuel1 occurrence
1 verse2 Kings2 occurrences
2 versesPsalms2 occurrences
2 versesIsaiah4 occurrences
4 versesEzekiel1 occurrence
1 verseJohn1 occurrence
1 verseRomans1 occurrence
1 verse2 Corinthians2 occurrences
2 versesPhilippians1 occurrence
1 verseColossians1 occurrence
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