φθόνος (phthónos) — Envy

Greek word study: φθόνος (phthónos), Strong's G5355. ill-will (as detraction), i.e. jealousy (spite)

GreekStrong's G5355
Quick definition
Greek word
φθόνος (phthónos)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

ill-will (as detraction), i.e. jealousy (spite)

Word study
Derivation: probably akin to the base of G5351 (φθείρω);

KJV translation words: envy

Where this word appears

Strong's G5355 is tagged on 9 words in 9 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 27:18 and last appears in 1 Peter 2:1.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

envy ×6envies ×1envyings ×1of envy ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

φθόνον ×4φθόνοι ×1φθόνος ×1φθόνου ×1φθόνους ×1φθόνῳ ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×1Mark ×1Romans ×1Galatians ×1Philippians ×11 Timothy ×1Titus ×1James ×1

Verses (all 9)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5351 φθείρω (phtheírō).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G5354 φθονέω (phthonéō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does phthónos (G5355) mean?

Ill-will (as detraction), i.e. jealousy (spite).

How is G5355 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5355 as: envy.

How often does φθόνος (phthónos) appear?

Strong's G5355 is tagged on 9 words in 9 verses across 9 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 27:18 and last appears in 1 Peter 2:1.