Thus, zeal in the Biblical sense is more than fervor or enthusiasm for a certain pursuit, such as many fans show for their favorite sport.
فَقَدْ أَشَارَتِ ٱلْغَيْرَةُ فِي مَزْمُورِ دَاوُدَ إِلَى عَدَمِ تَحَمُّلِ أَيَّةِ مُنَافَسَةٍ لِيَهْوَهَ أَوْ أَيِّ تَعْيِيرٍ يَلْحَقُ بِٱسْمِهِ .‏