3 occurrences in 12 translations

'Envious' in the Bible

He had flocks of sheep, herds of cattle, and many slaves, and the Philistines were envious of him.

Verse ConceptsEnvy, Example OfOwning LivestockThose Who EnviedPossessing Sheeppossessions

And Rachel seeth that she hath not borne to Jacob, and Rachel is envious of her sister, and saith unto Jacob, 'Give me sons, and if there is none -- I die.'

Verse ConceptsBarren WomenJealousyPolygamySistersSuffering, Emotional Aspects OfAnger Of Man, CausePossibility Of DeathThose Jealous Of People

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

Bible Theasaurus

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

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