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 timesAppears 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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