Strong's G1972 · Greek
ἐπιπόθησις
epipóthēsis
Definition
a longing for
KJV: earnest (vehement) desire
Root / derivation: from G1971 (ἐπιποθέω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐπιπόθησις across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Corinthians2 verses
And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.
2 Corinthians 7:11For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1972 (epipóthēsis) mean?
a longing for
How many times does G1972 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1972 (ἐπιπόθησις) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “desire.”
How is epipóthēsis translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1972 is rendered as “desire” (2×).
Where does the Greek word ἐπιπόθησις come from?
from G1971 (ἐπιποθέω);