covetousness

noun (no plural)

«covetousness» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A strong greedy wish to have what other people have, or to keep getting more. tree →

In the lessons

in stories, the fault that brings trouble, such as a greed for gold or riches that makes people do wrong.

Examples

Their covetousness made them forget to be kind. tree →
Covetousness can spoil a happy family. tree →
The fox's covetousness led him into the trap. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

It means greed for gain, which the Psalms, Proverbs and prophets condemn. The psalmist prays to be turned away from it.

Interpretation. The tradition holds that being content with what you have is true wealth. The prayer to turn the heart from greed is seen as a model for asking God's help against temptation.

Examples

Incline my heart unto Thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. (Writings PSA.119.36, JPS 1917) tree →
The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. (Writings PRO.28.16, JPS 1917) tree →
O thou that dwellest upon many waters, abundant in treasures, thine end is come, the measure of thy covetousness. (Prophets JER.51.13, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «covetousness» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«covetousness» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
Trees and pragmatics of «covetousness» in the Judaism dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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