Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1937

Strong's G1937 · Greek

ἐπιθυμέω

epithumeo · /ep-ee-thoo-meh'-o/

Number
G1937
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐπιθυμέω
Transliteration
epithumeo
Pronunciation
ep-ee-thoo-meh'-o
KJV occurrences
16 verses

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.

desire4×
covet2×
desired2×
shalt2×
after1×
coveted1×
desireth1×
desiring1×
fain1×
lust1×
lusted1×
lusteth1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

16 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew2 verses
Luke4 verses
Acts1 verse
Romans2 verses
1 Corinthians1 verse
Galatians1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse
Hebrews1 verse
James1 verse
1 Peter1 verse
Revelation1 verse

Topics that use this word

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