Greek Word Study

The meaning of “φθόνος”

Understanding phthónos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

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

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G5355

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

φθόνος

Phoneticfthon'-os

Transliterationphthónos

Grammar Code

G:N-M

Greek Noun, Masculine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

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

Scripture References

9 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 27:18	“For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.” Word: φθόνος (phthónos)
Mark 15:10	“For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy.” Word: φθόνος (phthónos)
Romans 1:29	“Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,” Word: φθόνος (phthónos)
Galatians 5:21	“Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.” Word: φθόνος (phthónos)
Philippians 1:15	“Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:” Word: φθόνος (phthónos)