Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ὄρεξις”
Understanding órexis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
lust. - excitement of the mind, i.e. longing after
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ὄρεξις
Phoneticor'-ex-is
Transliterationórexis
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
lust. - excitement of the mind, i.e. longing after
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 1:27 | “And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.” Word: ὄρεξις (órexis) |