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Easton's Bible Dictionary

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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 ).

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These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Zeal'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/z/zeal.html. 1897.

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