KJV dictionary & concordance

covetousness

Meaning of “covetousness”

A selfish or inordinate desire to possess or gain, especially wealth or property; greed or avarice.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

19 occurrences19 verses16 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Exodus 18:21

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KJV PCE

For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on frowardly in the way of his heart.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Isaiah 57:17 · retained source text

For the iniquitie of his couetousnesse was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and hee went on frowardly in the way of his heart.

1611 marginal noteHebr. turning away.

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Historical English dictionary sources

A strong or inordinate desire of riches or possessions; avarice.

volume 1, leaf 503, column 2 (entry starts at OCR line 148)