A desire for another's gifts, possessions, position or achievements, closely associated with jealousy.

Galatians 5:19-21

Causes of envy

See also

Envy is the result of human sin

Proverbs 23:17
Matthew 15:19-20
Romans 1:29
1 Corinthians 3:3

pp Mk 7:21-23

1 Timothy 6:4
Titus 3:3
1 Peter 2:1-2
Genesis 26:12-14
1 Samuel 18:6-8

Envy arises from the good fortune of others

Psalms 73:3
Matthew 20:12-15
1 Corinthians 13:4

Love does not envy others

Psalms 106:16-18
Acts 13:44-45

Envy arises from the spiritual abilities of others

See also

Numbers 11:28-30; 12:2; 16:1-3
Matthew 27:18
Acts 17:5
Philippians 1:15

pp Mk 15:10

Genesis 4:3-5

Examples of envy

Cain envies Abel

Genesis 27:41

Esau envies Jacob

Genesis 30:1

Rachel envies Leah

Genesis 37:4

The brothers envy Joseph

Job 5:2

Results of envy

See also

Proverbs 14:30
Ecclesiastes 4:4
James 3:14-16
Romans 10:19; 11:11,13-14

In some cases, envy can be used by God

See also

Deuteronomy 32:21

Paul hopes that the Gentiles' response to the gospel might make Israel want its blessings as well.

Psalms 37:1

Envy forbidden

See also

Proverbs 3:31; 24:1
Galatians 5:26

See also

5849 exaltation
5913 negotiation
5931 resistance
6133 coveting
8773 jealousy