φθόνος

phthonosNoun (Masculine)G5355

envy

From: probably akin to the base of G5351 (φθείρω);

Short Definition

ill-will (as detraction), i.e. jealousy (spite)

Full Lexicon Entry

envy: ; διὰ φθόνον,; *πρὸς φθόνον ἐπιποθεῖ πνεῦμα *(on the meaning, see R, txt., mg. 1, 2; Hort, Ja., 93 f.).
LXX Usage: *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

9 times

Appears 9 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Peter
1
1 Timothy
1
Galatians
1
James
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 2:1
  • 1 Timothy 6:4
  • Galatians 5:21
  • James 4:5
  • Matthew 27:18

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