φθόνος phthónos
Meaning
ill-will (as detraction), i.e. jealousy (spite)
In the King James Version: envy
Derivation: probably akin to the base of G5351 (φθείρω);
Where it is used
- Matthew 27:18 For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him.
- Mark 15:10 For he knew it was out of envy that the chief priests had handed Jesus over.
- Romans 1:29 They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips,
- Galatians 5:21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
- Philippians 1:15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.
- 1 Timothy 6:4 he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,
- Titus 3:3 For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.
- James 4:5 Or do you think the Scripture says without reason that the Spirit He caused to dwell in us yearns with envy?
- 1 Peter 2:1 Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander.