Greek word study

ἐπιποθέωepipothéō — I long for, strain after, desire greatly

I long for, strain after, desire greatly, have affection for.

Translated in the King James as: (earnestly) desire (greatly), (greatly) long (after), lust

Appears 9 times in Scripture

Origin: from G1909 (ἐπί) and potheo (to yearn);

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