# envy, covet

## Definition:

The term “envy” refers to being jealous of someone because of what that person possesses or because of that person’s admirable qualities. The term “covet” means to strongly desire to have something.

* Envy is normally a negative feeling of resentment because of another person’s success, good fortune, or possessions.
* Coveting is a strong desire to have someone else’s property, or even someone else’s spouse.

(See also: [jealous](../kt/jealous.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 Corinthians 13:4-7](rc://en/tn/help/1co/13/04)
* [1 Peter 2:1](rc://en/tn/help/1pe/02/01)
* [Exodus 20:17](rc://en/tn/help/exo/20/17)
* [Mark 7:20-23](rc://en/tn/help/mrk/07/20)
* [Proverbs 3:31-32](rc://en/tn/help/pro/03/31)
* [Romans 1:29](rc://en/tn/help/rom/01/29)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H0183, H1214, H1215, H2530, H3415, H5869, H7065, H7068, G08660, G19370, G22050, G22060, G37130, G37880, G41230, G41240, G41900, G53540, G53550, G53660
