Bible Dictionaries
Covetousness

Easton's Bible Dictionary

A strong desire after the possession of worldly things (Colossians 3:5; Ephesians 5:5; Hebrews 13:5; 1 Timothy 6:9,10; Matthew 6:20 ). It assumes sometimes the more aggravated form of avarice, which is the mark of cold-hearted worldliness.

Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Covetousness'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​c/covetousness.html. 1897.