Strongs Number: G1971
- Greek Word
- ἐπιποθέω
- Transliteration
- epipotheō
- Phonetic
- ep-ee-poth-eh'-o
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to dote upon that is intensely crave possession (lawfully or wrongfully)
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to long for, desire
2. to pursue with love, to long after
3. to lust, harbour forbidden desire
- Origin
- From G1909 and ποθέω potheō (to yearn)
- Bible Usage
- (earnestly) desire (greatly) (greatly) long (after) lust.