Romans 12:11 (New International Version)
11)Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
What is zeal really mean? thanks.
2006-10-19 03:02:00 · 13 answers · asked by sshhmmee2000 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
zeal means intense basically. What Paul is saying is that the Preaching and Teaching and Disciple making work was beginning to slow down. He is encouraging Christians in Rome to keep up an urgent pace. Remember they were surrounded by Political, and many different Religious cults and religion's in Rome. It is good council for us today, because we are in a similar situation.
2006-10-19 03:07:05 · answer #1 · answered by fire 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
OK I know this is KJV but it has the s\Strong Number that tell what the original Greek says so here is the verse with the Strong's#
Rom 12:11 Not3361 slothful3636 in business;4710 fervent2204 in spirit;4151 serving1398 the3588 Lord;2962
here is the definition of the Greek word that zeal is translated to.
G4710
σπουδή
spoudē
spoo-day'
From G4692; “speed”, that is, (by implication) despatch, eagerness, earnestness: - business, (earnest) care (-fulness), diligence forwardness, haste.
2006-10-19 03:19:25 · answer #2 · answered by Noble Angel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, zeal means:
Etymology: Middle English zele, from Late Latin zelus, from Greek zElos
: eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : FERVOR
synonym see PASSION
Peace.
2006-10-19 03:04:27 · answer #3 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zeal means enthusiasm. The scripture is saying be enthusiastic about the Lord.
2006-10-19 03:04:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A sincere desire.The king James bible says many have a zeal but not according to knowledge.So if you have a zeal stay in the truth.
2006-10-19 03:06:12 · answer #5 · answered by jackiedj8952 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
zeal is the eagerness and ardent interest in persuit of something. this text pertaining to the persuit of serving the lord and knowing him better
god doesnt ask much but we act like he's asked us to pull teeth
Numbers 18:26
Numbers 28:25
Ecclesiastes 12:13
2006-10-19 03:13:10 · answer #6 · answered by kenshiro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It comes from the Greek word pronounced "zee-loss" which means an intense(/fervent) desire(/willingness/eagerness) for acting(/fulfilling) a mission.
Note that the original Greek text of (Romans 12:11) reads...
"in precipitancy(/rush/speed/study) not idle(/lazy/slothful/work-shy), in the Spirit aboil, in(to/for) the Lord working.
God bless you
2006-10-19 03:30:47 · answer #7 · answered by Dimitris-Greece 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See, this is why you should read the King James Version...everytime something is translated it loses something. KJV Bible says:
Romans 12:11...Be not slothful in business;fervent in spirit:serving the Lord.
slothful:lacking in diligence
2006-10-19 03:08:11 · answer #8 · answered by candi k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enthusiastic devotion to a cause, ideal, or goal and tireless diligence in its furtherance. See Synonyms at passion.
2006-10-19 03:05:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Comes from the Greek word "zeo" - means "To boil," or "be hot" It is a metaphor that means to be active and passionate.
2006-10-19 03:07:40 · answer #10 · answered by dansweaza 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋