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ZABULON (habitation desired, abiding). Latinized Greekform of Zebulun (Potts) (Mt. 4:13).

ZEAL. Passionate ardor in pursuing anything; enthusiasm; energetic; vigorous; fevor. God desires that His people be zealous of good works (Tit. 2:14). God's people are to be zealous in repentance (2 Co. 7:11; Re. 3:19). Religious zeal without truth is unacceptable to God (Ro. 10:2). Jesus Christ was zealous for the house of God (Jn. 2:17). False teachers are zealous to win converts to their perverted teachings (Ga. 4:17,18). God is zealous to bring His purposes to pass (Is. 9:7; 37:32). God will cloth Himself in zeal to judge sinners and bring His Kingdom into this wicked world (Is. 59:16-19; Eze. 5:13). Epaphras was commended for his zeal in the work of God (Col. 4:12,13). The zeal of a church in the service of God can provoke others to good works (2 Co. 9:2). [See Employment, Industrious, Labor, Nazarite, Sluggard.]

[The previous material is a sample from the Way of Life Encyclopedia of the Bible & Christianity, Copyright 1994, Way of Life Literature, 1701 Harns Rd., Oak Harbor, WA 908277.]