ζῆλος
ζῆλος
ζῆλος, ου,
prob. from ζέω
eager rivalry, zealous imitation, emulation, a noble passion, opp. to φθόνος (envy), Plat., etc.:—but also jealousy, Hes.
c. gen. pers. zeal for one, Soph., Plut.
c. gen. rei, rivalry for a thing, Eur.; ζ. πλούτου Plut., etc.
pass. the object of emulation or desire, happiness, bliss, honour, glory, Soph., Dem.
of style, extravagance, Plut.:—also, fierceness, NTest.