Explained vocabulary

Desire — ζηλόω

ζηλόω

zēloō

Dikaiosyne rejoices in peace and values a stable life at LXIII.9.

From the book

The Orphic Collection, Volume I: The Hymns

Attributed to Orpheus · Diotimos Editions · 2026

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English renderings
desire; value

Meaning

Dikaiosyne rejoices in peace and values a stable life at LXIII.9. The participle governs βίον as its object, making the desired thing explicit. Here ζηλόω expresses positive attachment to steadiness, not jealousy of a rival’s life.

Places to read

  1. Hymn LXIII · Line 9Read the word in its hymn.

Attested forms

ζηλοῦσα

Occurrence inventory

1 in total. LXIII.9