KJV dictionary & concordance
A selfish or inordinate desire to possess or gain, especially wealth or property; greed or avarice.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Exodus 18:21
Complete exact-word concordance
And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
And he said vnto them, Take heed and beware of couetousnes: for a mans life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
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Historical English dictionary sources
A strong or inordinate desire of riches or possessions; avarice.
