Strong's Lexicon epithumia: Desire, lust, longing Original Word: ἐπιθυμία Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐπιθυμέω (epithumeō), meaning "to desire" or "to long for." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew word תַּאֲוָה (ta'avah, Strong's H8378) is often used in a similar context, referring to desire or longing, sometimes with a negative connotation. Usage: In the New Testament, "epithumia" is often used to describe a strong desire or longing, which can be either positive or negative depending on the context. It frequently refers to sinful desires or lusts that are contrary to God's will. However, it can also denote a strong, earnest desire for something good, such as the longing to see Christ or to be with fellow believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, desires were often seen as powerful forces that could lead individuals astray if not properly controlled. The New Testament writers, influenced by Jewish teachings, emphasized the importance of aligning one's desires with God's will. The concept of "epithumia" was particularly relevant in addressing the moral and ethical challenges faced by early Christians living in a pagan society. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1939 epithymía (from 1909 /epí, "focused on" and 2372 /thymós, "passionate desire") – properly, passion built on strong feelings (urges). These can be positive or negative, depending on whether the desire is inspired by faith (God's inbirthed persuasion). See 1937 (epithymeō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epithumeó Definition desire, passionate longing, lust NASB Translation coveting (2), desire (4), desires (8), earnestly (1), impulses (1), long (1), lust (5), lustful (1), lusts (15). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1939: ἐπιθυμίαἐπιθυμία, ἐπιθυμίας, ἡ (ἐπιθυμέω) (from Herodotus on), the Sept. chiefly for תַּאֲוָה, אַוָּה, חֲמוּד; desire, craving, longing: Luke 22:15 (on which sevin ἐπιθυμέω, at the end); Revelation 18:14; τήν ἐπιθυμίαν ἔχειν εἰς τί, the desire directed toward, Philippians 1:23; ἐν πολλή ἐπιθυμία with great desire, 1 Thessalonians 2:17; plural αἱ περί τά λοιπά ἐπιθυμίαι, Mark 4:19 (Winers Grammar, § 30, 3 N. 5); specifically, desire for what is forbidden, lust (Vulg.concupiscentia): Romans 7:7; James 1:14; 2 Peter 1:4; πάθος ἐπιθυμίας, 1 Thessalonians 4:5; ἐπιθυμία κακῇ, Colossians 3:5 (Proverbs 21:26; (Proverbs 12:12); Plato, legg. 9, p. 854 a.; πονηρά, Xenophon, mem. 1, 2, 64; ἀγαθή, Sir. 14:14 where see Fritzsche (who cites also Proverbs 11:23; Proverbs 13:12)); plural, Galatians 5:24; 1 Timothy 6:9; 2 Timothy 2:22; 2 Timothy 4:3; 1 Peter 1:14; 1 Peter 4:2; with a genitive of the object, ἐπιθυμία μιασμοῦ, for unclean contact, 2 Peter 2:10 (others with Winer's Grammar, § 34, 3 b. take μιασμοῦ as the genitive of quality); with a genitive of the subject, αἱ ἐπιθυμίαι τῶν καρδιῶν, Romans 1:24; with a genitive of the thing by which the desire is excited, ἡ ἐπιθυμία τοῦ κόσμου, 1 John 2:17; τοῦ σώματος, Romans 6:12; τῆς ἀπάτης (see ἀπάτη), Ephesians 4:22; τῆς σαρκός, τῶν ὀφθαλμῶν, 1 John 2:16 (cf. Huther ad loc.); 2 Peter 2:18; τέλειν σαρκός, Galatians 5:16; αἱ σαρκικαι ἐπιθυμίαι, 1 Peter 2:11 (ψυχικαί, σωματικαί, 4 Macc. 1:32); αἱ κοσμικαι ἐπιθυμίαι, Titus 2:12; εἰς ἐπιθυμίας to arouse lusts, Romans 13:14; ποιεῖν τάς ἐπιθυμίας, John 8:44; ὑπακούειν ταῖς ἐπιθυμίαις, Romans 6:12 (L T Tr WH); δουλεύειν ἐπιθυμίαις (see δουλεύω, 2 b.), Titus 3:3; ἄγεσθαι ἐπιθυμίαις, 2 Timothy 3:6; πορεύεσθαι ἐν ἐπιθυμίαις, 1 Peter 4:3; πορεύεσθαι κατά τάς ἐπιθυμίας, Jude 1:16, 18; 2 Peter 3:3; ἀναστρέφεσθαι ἐν ταῖς ἐπιθυμίαις τῆς σαρκός, Ephesians 2:3. (Synonym: cf. πάθος, and see Trench, § lxxxvii.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance passion, desire, lust From epithumeo; a longing (especially for what is forbidden) -- concupiscence, desire, lust (after). see GREEK epithumeo Forms and Transliterations επέθυεν επιθυμια επιθυμία ἐπιθυμία Ἐπιθυμίᾳ επιθυμιαι επιθυμίαι ἐπιθυμίαι επιθυμιαις επιθυμίαις ἐπιθυμίαις επιθυμιαν επιθυμίαν ἐπιθυμίαν επιθυμιας επιθυμίας ἐπιθυμίας επιθυμιων επιθυμιών ἐπιθυμιῶν επιθύοντας επιθύσαι epithumia epithumiai epithumiais epithumian epithumias epithumion epithumiōn epithymia epithymía epithymiai epithymíai Epithymíāi epithymiais epithymíais epithymian epithymían epithymias epithymías epithymion epithymiôn epithymiōn epithymiō̂nLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 4:19 N-NFPGRK: τὰ λοιπὰ ἐπιθυμίαι εἰσπορευόμεναι συμπνίγουσιν NAS: of riches, and the desires for other things KJV: and the lusts of INT: the other things desires entering in choke Luke 22:15 N-DFS John 8:44 N-AFP Romans 1:24 N-DFP Romans 6:12 N-DFP Romans 7:7 N-AFS Romans 7:8 N-AFS Romans 13:14 N-AFP Galatians 5:16 N-AFS Galatians 5:24 N-DFP Ephesians 2:3 N-DFP Ephesians 4:22 N-AFP Philippians 1:23 N-AFS Colossians 3:5 N-AFS 1 Thessalonians 2:17 N-DFS 1 Thessalonians 4:5 N-GFS 1 Timothy 6:9 N-AFP 2 Timothy 2:22 N-AFP 2 Timothy 3:6 N-DFP 2 Timothy 4:3 N-AFP Titus 2:12 N-AFP Titus 3:3 N-DFP James 1:14 N-GFS James 1:15 N-NFS 1 Peter 1:14 N-DFP Strong's Greek 1939 |
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