Strong's G1971 · Greek
ἐπιποθέω
epipotheo · /ep-ee-poth-eh'-o/
Definition
from 1909 and potheo (to yearn); to dote upon, i.e. intensely crave possession (lawfully or wrongfully):--(earnestly) desire (greatly), (greatly) long (after), lust.
KJV: (earnestly) desire (greatly), (greatly) long (after), lust
Root / derivation: from 1909 and potheo (to yearn)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπιποθέω across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Romans1 verse
2 Corinthians2 verses
Philippians2 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1971 (epipotheo) mean?
from 1909 and potheo (to yearn); to dote upon, i.e. intensely crave possession (lawfully or wrongfully):--(earnestly) desire (greatly), (greatly) long (after), lust.
How many times does G1971 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1971 (ἐπιποθέω) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “after.”
How is epipotheo translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1971 is rendered as “after” (3×), “desiring” (2×), “desire” (1×), “greatly” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word ἐπιποθέω come from?
from 1909 and potheo (to yearn)