Topic summaryzealous Expand Summary Extracted from the Wikipedia article Zealots. EtymologyThe term zealot, the common translation of the Hebrewkanai (קנאי, frequently used in plural form, קנאים, kana'im), means one who is zealous on behalf of God. The term derives from Greekζηλωτής (zēlōtēs), "emulator, zealous admirer or follower". Wikipedia source
