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envy

Meaning of “envy”

Sense 1: Resentful desire at another's good. Sense 2: As a verb, to feel such jealousy.

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20 occurrences19 verses13 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Job 5:2

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Isaiah 11:13
The envy also of Ephraim shall depart, and the adversaries of Judah shall be cut off: Ephraim shall not envy Judah, and Judah shall not vex Ephraim.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Isaiah 11:13 · retained source text

The enuie also of Ephraim shal depart, and the aduersaries of Iudah shalbe cut off: Ephraim shall not enuie Iudah, and Iudah shall not vexe Ephraim.

Isaiah 26:11
Lord, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see, and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall devour them.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Isaiah 26:11 · retained source text

LORD, when thy hand is lifted vp, they will not see: but they shall see, and be ashamed for their enuie at the people, yea the fire of thine enemies shall deuoure them.

1611 marginal noteOr, towards thy people.

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