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"
an earnest temper; may be enlightened (Num 25: 11-13; 2 Cor 7: 11; 9: 2), or ignorant and misdirected (Rom 10: 2; Phil 3: 6) As a Christian grace, it must be grounded on right principles and directed to right ends (Gal 4: 18) It is sometimes ascribed to God (2 Kings 19: 31; Isa 9: 7; 37: 32; Ezek 5: 13)
excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end; "he had an absolute zeal for litigation
Zeal is great enthusiasm, especially in connection with work, religion, or politics. his zeal for teaching Mr Lopez approached his task with a religious zeal. Enthusiastic devotion to a cause, ideal, or goal and tireless diligence in its furtherance. See Synonyms at passion. eagerness to do something, especially to achieve a particular religious or political aim religious/revolutionary/missionary etc zeal (zelus, from zelos)
Eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something, just as Queen Zeal was in pursuit of awakening Lavos -- Rp7
Passionate ardor in the pursuit of anything; eagerness in favor of a person or cause; ardent and active interest; engagedness; enthusiasm; fervor