Lexicon
ζηλεύω
zēleuō
G6041
G:V Greek

to envy

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Zeleuo denotes the commanded response to rebuke and instruction in Revelation 3:19.

The sole attested use occurs as a present active singular command in a call to respond to rebuke and instruction and to repent in Revelation 3:19.

Senses in use

  1. A commanded response alongside repentance · dominant

    In Revelation 3:19, ζήλευε is a present active singular verb in the clause followed by a call to repent; the APB renders the clause, “Therefore be zealous and repent.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Revelation 3:19, the APB presents the clause as “Therefore be zealous and repent.” This wording confirms the verse’s exhortation without isolating every element of the Greek term.

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