ΒΑΣΚΑΝ, βασκαν
BASKAN, baskan
Sounds Like: bas-ka-NEE-ah
Translations: envy, jealousy, an evil eye
From the root: ΒΑΣΚΑΝΙΑ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the feeling of envy or jealousy, often associated with the 'evil eye' or a malevolent gaze that can cause harm. It describes a malicious envy that wishes ill upon another's good fortune.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G0940 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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