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GreekG1971Verb

ἐπιποθέω

epipotheō

9Occurrences
G1971Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

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

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

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
to long for, desire: with inf.,; absol., (see Mayor, in l).
LXX: for יָאַב, אָרַג, כָּסַף hi., etc.

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

ἐπιποθέω appears 9 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

2 Corinthians
2
Philippians
2
1 Peter
1
1 Thessalonians
1
2 Timothy
1
James
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

1 Peter 2:2BSB

Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,

1 Thessalonians 3:6BSB

But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.

2 Corinthians 5:2BSB

For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling,

2 Corinthians 9:14BSB

And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.

2 Timothy 1:4BSB

Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.

Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.