Strong's G1937 · Greek
ἐπιθυμέω
epithumeo · /ep-ee-thoo-meh'-o/
Definition
from 1909 and 2372; to set the heart upon, i.e. long for (rightfully or otherwise):--covet, desire, would fain, lust (after).
KJV: covet, desire, would fain, lust (after)
Root / derivation: from 1909 and 2372
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπιθυμέω across 16 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
16 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
Matthew 13:17For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.
Luke4 verses
And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.
Luke 16:21And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
Luke 17:22And he said unto the disciples, The days will come, when ye shall desire to see one of the days of the Son of man, and ye shall not see it.
Luke 22:15And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer: With desire: or, I have heartily desired
Romans2 verses
What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet. lust: or, concupiscence
Romans 13:9For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
1 Corinthians1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse
Hebrews1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1937 (epithumeo) mean?
from 1909 and 2372; to set the heart upon, i.e. long for (rightfully or otherwise):--covet, desire, would fain, lust (after).
How many times does G1937 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1937 (ἐπιθυμέω) appears in 16 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “desire.”
How is epithumeo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1937 is rendered as “desire” (4×), “covet” (2×), “desired” (2×), “shalt” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word ἐπιθυμέω come from?
from 1909 and 2372