Covetousness
a strong desire after the possession of worldly things (Col.
3:5; Eph. 5:5; Heb. 13:5; 1 Tim. 6:9, 10; Matt. 6:20). It
assumes sometimes the more aggravated form of avarice, which is
the mark of cold-hearted worldliness.
Bibliography Information Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'Covetousness' Eastons Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.