ἐπιποθέω
epipotheōVerbG1971
to long for
From: from G1909 (ἐπί) and potheo (to yearn);
Short Definition
to dote upon, i.e. intensely crave possession (lawfully or wrongfully)
Full Lexicon Entry
to long for, desire: with inf.,; absol., (see Mayor, in l).
LXX Usage: for יָאַב, אָרַג, כָּסַף hi., etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
9 timesAppears 9 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
2 Corinthians
2
Philippians
2
1 Peter
1
1 Thessalonians
1
2 Timothy
1
Key Passages
- 1 Peter 2:2
- 1 Thessalonians 3:6
- 2 Corinthians 5:2
- 2 Corinthians 9:14
- 2 Timothy 1:4
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