Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5355

Strong's G5355 · Greek

φθόνος

phthonos · /fthon'-os/

Number
G5355
Language
Greek
Original word
φθόνος
Transliteration
phthonos
Pronunciation
fthon'-os
KJV occurrences
9 verses

Definition

probably akin to the base of 5351; ill-will (as detraction), i.e. jealousy (spite):--envy.

KJV: envy

Root / derivation: probably akin to the base of 5351

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered φθόνος across 9 verses.

envy7×
envies1×
Envyings1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew1 verse
Mark1 verse
Romans1 verse
Galatians1 verse
Philippians1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse
Titus1 verse
James1 verse
1 Peter1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G5355 (phthonos) mean?

probably akin to the base of 5351; ill-will (as detraction), i.e. jealousy (spite):--envy.

How many times does G5355 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G5355 (φθόνος) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “envy.”

How is phthonos translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G5355 is rendered as “envy” (7×), “envies” (1×), “Envyings” (1×).

Where does the Greek word φθόνος come from?

probably akin to the base of 5351