6 occurrences

'Greedy' in the Bible

He is like a lion that is greedy of his prey, as it were a young lion lurking in secret places.

Verse ConceptsHuntingLionsWicked Described AsPeople Torn To PiecesLike CreaturesGreed

So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain. It takes away the life of its owners.

Verse ConceptsUnjust GainThe Misery Of GreedFinancesGreedPathsfateconsequences

Yes, the dogs are greedy, they can never have enough; and these are shepherds who can't understand: they have all turned to their own way, each one to his gain, from every quarter.

Verse ConceptsGod's WaysProfitsWisdom, Human ImportanceInadequate ShepherdingCovetousness, Example OfSelfishness, Shown InSelfishness, Examples OfBeing Without UnderstandingGreed

Bible Theasaurus

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Covetous (13 instances)
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