The meaning of “ἐπιποθέω”
Understanding epipothéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(earnestly) desire (greatly), (greatly) long (after), lust. - to dote upon, i.e. intensely crave possession (lawfully or...
ἐπιποθέω
(earnestly) desire (greatly), (greatly) long (after), lust. - to dote upon, i.e. intensely crave possession (lawfully or wrongfully)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 1:11 | “For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;” Word: ἐπιποθέω (epipothéō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 9:14 | “And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.” Word: ἐπιποθέω (epipothéō) | |
| Philippians 2:26 | “For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick.” Word: ἐπιποθέω (epipothéō) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 3:6 | “But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us good tidings of your faith and charity, and that ye have good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to see us, as we also to see you:” Word: ἐπιποθέω (epipothéō) | |
| 2 Timothy 1:4 | “Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;” Word: ἐπιποθέω (epipothéō) |