/Greek/G1971

Strong's G1971 · Greek

ἐπιποθέω

epipothéō

Number

G1971

Language

Greek

Original word

ἐπιποθέω

Transliteration

epipothéō

KJV occurrences

9 verses

Definition

to dote upon, i.e. intensely crave possession (lawfully or wrongfully)

KJV: (earnestly) desire (greatly), (greatly) long (after), lust

Root / derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and potheo (to yearn);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπιποθέω across 9 verses.

after3×

desiring2×

desire1×

greatly1×

long1×

lusteth1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Romans1 verse

Romans 1:11

For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;

2 Corinthians2 verses

2 Corinthians 5:2

For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven:

2 Corinthians 9:14

And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.

Philippians2 verses

Philippians 1:8

For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.

Philippians 2:26

For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick.

1 Thessalonians1 verse

1 Thessalonians 3:6

But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you:

2 Timothy1 verse

2 Timothy 1:4

Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;

James1 verse

James 4:5

Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?

1 Peter1 verse

1 Peter 2:2

As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

Topics that use this word

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1971 (epipothéō) mean?

to dote upon, i.e. intensely crave possession (lawfully or wrongfully)

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 epipothéō 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 G1909 (ἐπί) and potheo (to yearn);

ἐπιποθέω

Definition

KJV usage breakdown

Related words

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Topics that use this word

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