Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1939

Strong's G1939 · Greek

ἐπιθυμία

epithumia · /ep-ee-thoo-mee'-ah/

Number
G1939
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐπιθυμία
Transliteration
epithumia
Pronunciation
ep-ee-thoo-mee'-ah
KJV occurrences
37 verses

Definition

from 1937; a longing (especially for what is forbidden):--concupiscence, desire, lust (after).

KJV: concupiscence, desire, lust (after)

Root / derivation: from 1937

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπιθυμία across 37 verses.

lusts22×
lust9×
concupiscence3×
desire3×
after1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Mark1 verse
Luke1 verse
John1 verse
Romans5 verses
Galatians2 verses
Ephesians2 verses
Philippians1 verse
Colossians1 verse
1 Thessalonians2 verses
1 Timothy1 verse
2 Timothy3 verses
Titus2 verses
James2 verses
1 Peter4 verses
2 Peter4 verses
1 John2 verses
Jude2 verses
Revelation1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1939 (epithumia) mean?

from 1937; a longing (especially for what is forbidden):--concupiscence, desire, lust (after).

How many times does G1939 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1939 (ἐπιθυμία) appears in 37 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “lusts.”

How is epithumia translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1939 is rendered as “lusts” (22×), “lust” (9×), “concupiscence” (3×), “desire” (3×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ἐπιθυμία come from?

from 1937