G1937

ἐπιθυμέω

epithymeō

Appears in 15 Bible verses

Strong's Definition

to set the heart upon, i.e. long for (rightfullyor otherwise) &#8212 covet, desire, would fain, lust (after).

Detailed Meaning

to turn upon a thing, to have a desire for, long for, to desire, to lust after, covet, of those who seek things forbidden

Part of Speech

verb

KJV Translation Counts

desire(8x) covet(3x) lust(3x) fain(1x)

Related Words

G1909 | ἐπί | on, in, upon, unto, to, misc