φθόνοςphthónos

Meanings

Same root

• φθείρωphtheírō · G5351properly, to shrivel or wither, i.e. to spoil (by any process) or (generally) to ruin (especially figuratively, by moral influences, to deprave)
• φθονέωphthonéō · G5354to be jealous of

Where it appears

Appears 9 times in the Bible.

• Matthew 27:18 (He knew very well that the religious leaders had arrested Jesus out of envy.)
• Mark 15:10 (For he realized by now that the leading priests had arrested Jesus out of envy.)
• Romans 1:29 Their lives became full of every kind of wickedness, sin, greed, hate, envy, murder, quarreling, deception, malicious behavior, and gossip.
• Galatians 5:21 envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.
• Philippians 1:15 It’s true that some are preaching out of jealousy and rivalry. But others preach about Christ with pure motives.
• 1 Timothy 6:4 Anyone who teaches something different is arrogant and lacks understanding. Such a person has an unhealthy desire to quibble over the meaning of words. This stirs up arguments ending in jealousy, division, slander, and evil suspicions.