The meaning of “ἐπιθυμέω”
Understanding epithyméō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
covet, desire, would fain, lust (after). - to set the heart upon, i.e. long for (rightfully or otherwise)
ἐπιθυμέω
covet, desire, would fain, lust (after). - to set the heart upon, i.e. long for (rightfully or otherwise)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:17 | “For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.” Word: ἐπιθυμέω (epithyméō) | |
| Acts 20:33 | “I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.” Word: ἐπιθυμέω (epithyméō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 10:6 | “Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.” Word: ἐπιθυμέω (epithyméō) | |
| 1 Timothy 3:1 | “This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.” Word: ἐπιθυμέω (epithyméō) | |
| James 4:2 | “Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.” Word: ἐπιθυμέω (epithyméō) |