ζέω (zeō) means “be fervent” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: dzeh'-o Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
ζέω · zeō · be fervent
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)
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(lit: I boil, am boiling), I burn (in spirit), am fervent.
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
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| keep your spiritual fervor | 1 |
| was fervent | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
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| being fervent | 1 |
| fervent | 1 |
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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.
Read word by wordDo not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
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