Zeal means to care of something or someone, have consideration by the thing or the person. An individual who is very zealous for another person is called a zealous, and is someone who feels a great affection by dear people.
Originating from the Greek term zeal, the word zeal expresses interest, care, diligence, intimate affection. In some cases, zeal can also be synonymous with jealousy (zeal of love).
Zeal is also a recognized characteristic of God, who is zealous for his people. In the Bible, it is possible to find in several verses the phrase: "The zeal of the Lord of hosts will / will do / will perform this."
A zealous person tries to be always attentive and present in what happens to the loved one, she doesn't just worry in giving attention, but in caring, making sure that the person is well, is a feeling that goes far beyond affection and affection. For example, parents are always looking out for their children's education.
Parents, who are always concerned about their children, teachers who are generally known to be zealous. seek to be zealous with their students, professionals who must be zealous in their work and their tasks, etc. Some professionals must be more zealous than others, especially those involved in the health field such as doctors, nurses, dentists, as they deal daily with lives and illnesses, and must be extremely careful in helping people, above everything.
Also related to the term zeal, the word zealot is an adjective that classifies someone who pretends to be zealous, is a false saint or tartufo.