Covet

COVET, verb transitive

1. To desire or wish for, with eagerness; to desire earnestly to obtain or possess; in a good sense.

COVET earnestly the best gifts. [[1 Corinthians 12#31|1 Corinthians 12:31]].

2. To desire inordinately; to desire that which it is unlawful to obtain or possess; in a bad sense.

Thou shalt not covet thy neighbors house, wife or servant. [[Exodus 20#17|Exodus 20:17]].

COVET, verb intransitive To have an earnest desire. [[1 Timothy 6#10|1 Timothy 6:10]].