G1971 · ἐπιποθέω
epipothéō · earnest desiring
G1971 (epipothéō) is the Greek word ἐπιποθέω in Strong’s dictionary: to dote upon, i.e. intensely crave possession (lawfully or wrongfully). It appears 9 times in 9 verses of the BSB (Yahweh).
Strong’s entry
- Original word
- ἐπιποθέω (Greek)
- Transliteration
- epipothéō
- Derivation
- from G1909 (ἐπί) and potheo (to yearn);
- Definition
- to dote upon, i.e. intensely crave possession (lawfully or wrongfully)
- Rendered in the KJV
- (earnestly) desire (greatly), (greatly) long (after), lust
In the Berean Standard Bible (Yahweh)
9 occurrences in 9 verses.
How the BSB renders it
- “I long” ×2
- “longing” ×2
- “I long for” ×1
- “crave” ×1
- “longing for” ×1
- “will express their affection” ×1
- “yearns” ×1
By book
Romans 1 · 2 Corinthians 2 · Philippians 2 · 1 Thessalonians 1 · 2 Timothy 1 · James 1 · 1 Peter 1
Verses
- Romans 1:11
- 2 Corinthians 5:2
- 2 Corinthians 9:14
- Philippians 1:8
- Philippians 2:26
- 1 Thessalonians 3:6
- 2 Timothy 1:4
- James 4:5
- 1 Peter 2:2
Related words
Numbers that share a root with G1971.