6 occurrences

'Envy' in the Bible

You mountains of many peaks, why do you watch with envy the mountain in which God has chosen to dwell? Indeed, the LORD will live there forever.

Verse ConceptsGod's DwellingAvoid Envy

Then I examined all sorts of work, including all kinds of excellent achievements that create envy in others. This also is pointless and chasing after the wind.

Verse ConceptsVanityUseless EndeavourMotivationSuccess And Hard WorkCompetitionaccomplishmentsaccomplishmenthardworkstriving

Furthermore, their love, their hate, and their envy have been long lost. Never again will they have a part in what happens on earth.

Verse ConceptsNot HatingUnder The SunUnlovingNot Sharing

therefore as I'm alive and living" declares the Lord GOD, "I'm going to deal with you as your anger deserves. When I judge you, I'll treat you like you did the Israelis that is, with the same kind of envy that motivated your constant hatred of them.

Verse ConceptsEnvy, Example OfAccording To ThingsThose Who Envied

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