Know the Word.

Greek word

phthónos

φθόνος

What it means

ill-will, i.e. jealousy

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

Where it comes from

probably akin to the base of phtheírō (φθείρω)

How the King James translates it

  • envy5
  • envyings1
  • envies1

Every place it appears 7

Matthew27:18
Romans1:29
Galatians5:21
Philippians1:15
1 Timothy6:4
Titus3:3
1 Peter2:1
phthónos — Greek word meaning “ill-will, i.e. jealousy”