Strongs Number: G1937
- Greek Word
- ἐπιθυμέω
- Transliteration
- epithumeō
- Phonetic
- ep-ee-thoo-meh'-o
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to set the heart upon that is long for (rightfully or otherwise)
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to turn upon a thing
2. to have a desire for, long for, to desire
3. to lust after, covet
a. of those who seek things forbidden
- Origin
- From G1909 and G2372
- Bible Usage
- covet desire would fain lust (after).