what is a zealot
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- zealot (plural zealots) One who is zealous, one who is full of zeal for his own specific beliefs or objectives, usually in the negative sense of being too passionate; a fanatic
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- Zechariah 14:12 - And this shall be the plague wherewith the LORD will smite all the people that have fought against Jerusalem; Their flesh shall consume away while they stand upon their feet, and their eyes shall consume away in their holes, and their tongue shall consume away in their mouth.
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- 1 The exiles: as patriot and ethical teacher he deplored alike the political blindness of the Jerusalem government (King Zedekiah revolted in 588) and the immorality and religious superficiality and apostasy of the people.
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Ezra Pound Ezra Weston Loomis Pound (October 30, 1885 – November 1, 1972) was an American expatriate, poet, musician and critic who was a major figure of the modernist movement in early twentieth-century poetry.zra Weston Loomis Pound (October 30, 1885 – November 1, 1972) was an American expatriate, poet, musician and critic who was a major figure of the modernist movement in early twentieth-century poetry.
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Zest (positive psychology) In positive psychology, zest is one of the 24 strengths possessed by humanity. As a component of the virtue of courage, zest is defined as living life with a sense of excitement, anticipation, and energy. Approaching life as an adventure; such that one has “motivation in challenging situations or tasks”.
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- In Christianity, a martyr, in accordance with the meaning of the original Greek martys in the New Testament, is one who brings a testimony, usually written or verbal. In particular, the testimony is that of the Christian Gospel, or more generally, the Word of God.
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Definition of zealot in English: Definition of zealot - a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals. Definition of zealot - a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals.
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fanatic See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com. 1. enthusiast, zealot, bigot, hothead, militant. Fanatic, zealot, militant, devotee refer to persons showing more than ordinary support for, adherence to, or interest in a cause, point of view, or activity. Fanatic and zealot both suggest excessive or overweening devotion to a cause or belief. Fanatic further implies unbalanced or obsessive behavior: a wild-eyed fanatic. Zealot, only slightly less unfavorable in implication than fanatic, implies single-minded partisanship: a tireless zealot for tax reform.
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- [2] From all this it is evident why zealous signifies falsity and evil, and zeal signifies anger. See what has been shown above on these subjects, namely, that wrath and anger are attributed to the Lord, when yet they are with those who are in evil, or who are in anger against the Divine (AC 5798, 6997, 8284, 8483).
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- noun. The spirit of the time; the taste and outlook characteristic of a period or generation: “It's easy to see how a student &ellipsis; in the 1940's could imbibe such notions. The Zeitgeist encouraged Philosopher-Kings” (James Atlas).oun. The spirit of the time; the taste and outlook characteristic of a period or generation: “It's easy to see how a student &ellipsis; in the 1940's could imbibe such notions. The Zeitgeist encouraged Philosopher-Kings” (James Atlas).
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ardor zeal - a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause); they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor; he felt a kind of religious zeal. ardor, ardour, elan. avidity, avidness, eagerness, keenness - a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something.
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Tallit A tallit [taˈlit] (Hebrew: טַלִּית‎) (talit[1] in Modern Hebrew) (tālēt in Sephardic Hebrew and Ladino) (tallis,[2] in Ashkenazic Hebrew and Yiddish) pl. tallitot [taliˈtot] (talleisim,[3] tallism,[4] in Ashkenazic Hebrew and Yiddish; ṭālēth—ṭelāyōth in Tiberian Hebrew) is a fringed garment traditionally worn by religious Jews.
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- Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth. From the internationally bestselling author of No god but God comes a fascinating, provocative, and meticulously researched biography that challenges long-held assumptions about the man we know as Jesus of Nazareth.
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- Sir Francis Galton, FRS (/ˈfrɑːnsɪs ˈɡɔːltən/; 16 February 1822 – 17 January 1911) was an English Victorian statistician, progressive, polymath, sociologist, psychologist, anthropologist, eugenicist, tropical explorer, geographer, inventor, meteorologist, proto-geneticist, and psychometrician. He was knighted in 1909.
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- The Zeitgeist (spirit of the age or spirit of the time) is the intellectual fashion or dominant school of thought that typifies and influences the culture of a particular period in time.For example, the Zeitgeist of modernism typified and influenced architecture, art, and fashion during much of the 20th century.The German word Zeitgeist is often attributed to the philosopher Georg Hegel, but he never actually used the word.he concept of zeitgeist also relates to the sociological tradition that stems from Émile émile durkheim and recently developed into social capital theory as exemplified by the work Of Patrick. Hunout these two perspectives have been combined to create what is known as the interactional approach to. leadership
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- From all this it can be see what is meant by the zeal of Jehovah, or what by a zealous God; namely, that in the genuine sense are meant love and mercy; but in a sense not genuine, such as appears to those who are in evils and falsities, anger and vastation are signified.2] From all this it is evident why zealous signifies falsity and evil, and zeal signifies anger. See what has been shown above on these subjects, namely, that wrath and anger are attributed to the Lord, when yet they are with those who are in evil, or who are in anger against the Divine (AC 5798, 6997, 8284, 8483).
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Definitions &Translations Webster Dictionary(4.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition: 1  Zealous(adj) filled with, or characterized by, zeal; warmly engaged, or ardent, in behalf of an object. 2  Zealous(adj) filled with religious zeal.
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patriot a person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country and its interests with devotion. 2. a person who regards himself or herself as a defender, especially of individual rights, against presumed interference by the federal government.
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- full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent. Synonyms: enthusiastic, eager, fervid, fervent, intense, passionate, warm. Antonyms: apathetic; lackadaisical. Origin of zealous. Medieval Latin.
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Jezebel Jezebel has stamped her name on history as the representative of all that is designing, crafty, malicious, revengeful, and cruel. She is the first great instigator of persecution against the saints of God.
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- a strong sense of love and devotion toward a nation. Weegy: A strong sense of love and devotion toward a nation is known as patriotism. User: the systematic mass slaughter of European Jews and others in Nazi concentration camps during World War II Weegy: The Holocaust. True.
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zest (zɛst) n. 1. invigorating or keen excitement or enjoyment: a zest for living. 2. added interest, flavour, or charm; piquancy: her presence gave zest to the occasion. 3. (Cookery) something added to give flavour or relish. 4. (Cookery) the peel or skin of an orange or lemon, used as flavouring in drinks, etc.
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- extremist. 1  AN EXTREMIST IS SOMEONE WHO SUPPORTS AN IDEA, CAUSE, OR SET OF VALUES SO ADAMANTLY AND WITHOUT COMPROMISE THAT SAID PERSON WILL USE THEIR IDEAS TO JUSTIFY ANYTHING THEY DO.
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- The noun form for the adjective zealous is zealousness. The word zealous is the adjective form of the noun zeal. Related noun forms are zealot and zealotry.
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- ZANAD|ˈzānad| verb The flame that lights our fire. A fiery passion for visual storytelling.
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Zechariah (list of biblical figures) For other uses, see Zechariah. The male given name Zechariah is derived from the Hebrew זְכַרְיָה, meaning The Lord has remembered.. It has been translated into English in many variant forms and spellings, including Zachariah, Zacharias and Zachary. It was the name of various men in the Bible.