Zéō — G2204

Definition

verb

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

Usually translated as

be fervent

Origin

a primary verb

Occurrences

Zéō occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (1), Romans (1)

• Acts 18:25 — This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent (ζέων) 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 (ζέοντες) in spirit; serving the Lord;