Bible Dictionaries
Zeal
Easton's Bible Dictionary
An earnest temper; may be enlightened (Numbers 25:11-13; 2 co. 7:11; 9:2 ), or ignorant and misdirected (Romans 10:2; Philippians 3:6 ). As a Christian grace, it must be grounded on right principles and directed to right ends (Galatians 4:18 ). It is sometimes ascribed to God (2 Kings 19:31; Isaiah 9:7; 37:32; Ezekiel 5:13 ). Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Zeal'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/z/zeal.html. 1897.