8 occurrences

'Envious' in the Bible

He owned so many sheep, cattle, and servants that the Philistines eventually became envious of him.

Verse ConceptsEnvy, Example OfOwning LivestockThose Who EnviedPossessing Sheeppossessions

As a result, his brothers became more envious of him. But his father kept thinking about all of this.

Verse ConceptsMotives, Examples OfEnvy, Example OfPeople RememberingThose Jealous Of People

Don't be anxious about those who practice evil, and don't be envious of the wicked.

Verse ConceptsAvoid EnvyDo Not Be AnxiousWorrying

I am allowed to do what I want with my own money, am I not? Or are you envious because I'm generous?'

Verse ConceptsEvil EyesDo Not Be StingyMoney Blessingsmagic

Bible Theasaurus

Covetous (13 instances)
Envious (21 instances)
Jealous (48 instances)

Reverse Interlinear

Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ζηλόω 
Zeloo 
Usage: 10

ζῆλος 
Zelos 
Usage: 17

φθονέω 
Phthoneo 
Usage: 1

φθόνος 
Phthonos 
Usage: 9

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