Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?
The spirit
General references
Bible References
The spirit
Genesis 4:5
He did not look with favor on Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his face was downcast (he had a bad attitude).
Genesis 6:5
Jehovah saw how great man's wickedness on the earth had become. Every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time.
Genesis 8:21
Jehovah smelled the pleasing aroma and said in his heart: Never again will I curse the ground because of man, for the intent of his heart is evil from childhood. I will never again destroy every living creature, as I have done.
Genesis 26:14
He possessed flocks and herds and a great household. The Philistines envied him.
Genesis 30:1
Rachel had not borne Jacob any children. As a result, she became jealous of her sister and said to Jacob: Give me children, or I will die.
Genesis 37:11
Joseph's brothers were jealous of him. His father kept thinking about the whole matter.
Numbers 11:29
Moses asked him: Do you think you need to stand up for me? I wish all Jehovah's people were prophets and that Jehovah would put his Spirit on them!
Psalm 37:1
([Psalm of David]) Do not be bothered by evildoers. Do not envy those who do wicked things.
Psalm 106:16
In the camp certain men became envious of Moses. They also became envious of Aaron, Jehovah's holy one.
Proverbs 21:10
The wicked person desires evil. His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.
Ecclesiastes 4:4
I have learned why people work so hard to succeed. It is because they envy the things their neighbors have. But it is vanity! It is like chasing the wind.
Isaiah 11:13
Then the jealousy of Ephraim will depart. Those who harass Judah will be destroyed. Ephraim will not be jealous of Judah, and Judah will not harass Ephraim.
Acts 7:9
The family heads were jealous of Joseph and sold him as a slave into Egypt. However, God was with him.
Romans 1:29
They are filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil mindedness; they are whisperers,
Titus 3:3
For we also once were foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, hating one another.
General references
Jonah 4:1
But it displeased Jonah exceedingly. He was angry!
Luke 22:24
Contention grew between them concerning which of them was the greatest.