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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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First occurrence: Job 5:2

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Job 5:2
For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Job 5:2 · retained source text

For wrath killeth the foolish man, and enuy slayeth the silly one.

1611 marginal noteOr, indignation.

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