Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Inspiration as if by a divine or superhuman power; ecstasy; hence, a conceit of divine possession and revelation, or of being directly subject to some divine impulse. 2. (n.) A state of impassioned emotion; transport; elevation of fancy; exaltation of soul; as, the poetry of enthusiasm. 3. (n.) Enkindled and kindling fervor of soul; strong excitement of feeling on behalf of a cause or a subject; ardent and imaginative zeal or interest; as, he engaged in his profession with enthusiasm. 4. (n.) Lively manifestation of joy or zeal.

Multi-Version Concordance Enthusiasm (3 Occurrences) Romans 10:2 For I bear witness that they possess an enthusiasm for God, but it is an unenlightened enthusiasm. (WEY) 2 Corinthians 8:17 because indeed the exhortation he accepted, and being more diligent, of his own accord he went forth unto you, (See NIV) 2 Corinthians 9:2 for I know your readiness, of which I boast on your behalf to them of Macedonia, that Achaia has been prepared for a year past. Your zeal has stirred up very many of them. (See NIV)