3 occurrences

'Jealous' in the Bible

He had so many sheep and cattle and such a great household of servants that the Philistines became jealous of him.

Verse ConceptsEnvy, Example OfOwning LivestockThose Who EnviedPossessing Sheeppossessions

When Rachel saw that she could not give Jacob children, she became jealous of her sister. She said to Jacob, "Give me children or I'll die!"

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

His brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept in mind what Joseph said.

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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