While most English translations of the Bible render the Greek word zelotes in Acts 22:3 and Galatians 1:13-14 and Philippians 3:5-6 of the New Testament as the adjective "zealous", an …

Feb 10, 2022 · The Greek term was zelotes ("emulator," "admirer," or "follower"). In the modern day, 'zeal' is applied to a person who is sometimes considered a fanatic or radical in the cause …

Feb 4, 2025 · Zealots in the time of Jesus were a faction of Jews who were so zealous in their passion for the Torah and for God’s leadership that they believed in literally fighting for …

Zelotes, also known as Simon the Zealot, is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. His designation as "Zelotes" is derived from the Greek word "ζηλωτής" (zelotes), meaning "zealot" …

The Greek word for this type of person is Zelotes (Strong's Concordance #G2208) which means a partisan who burns with zeal for Jewish political independence. This disciple is also referred …

Jan 4, 2022 · The word zealot derives from the Greek zelotes, meaning “emulator or (zealous) follower.” According to the Jewish historian Josephus, three main Jewish groups existed at the …

Zelotes is a title used in the New Testament to describe Simon the Zealot, one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus Christ. The Greek name “Ζηλωτής” (Zēlōtēs) translates as “zealot” …

The Zealot. A name of Simon, one of the Twelve Apostles (Luke 6:15; Acts 1:13). Matthew and Mark in their lists call him “the Cananean” (not Canaanite as in the KJV), which is formed from …

Zelotes [Zēlō'tēs]— zealous or full of zeal. The surname of Simon, one of the Twelve, also called “The Canaanite” from being a native of Cana (Matt. 10:4; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:15; Acts 1:13).

As the germ of this body seems to have existed in our Lord's day, some suppose that the apostle Simon Zelotes was so called from his having once belonged to it.