Lexicon epipothétos: Longed for, greatly desired Original Word: ἐπιποθητός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Greatly loved, desiredFrom epi and a derivative of the latter part of epipotheo; yearned upon, i.e. Greatly loved -- longed foreign see GREEK epi see GREEK epipotheo HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1973 epipóthētos – to desire (yearn after) with deep affection. See 1971 (epipotheō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epipotheó Definition greatly desired NASB Translation whom I long (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1973: ἐπιπόθητοςἐπιπόθητος, ἐπιποθητον, longed for: Philippians 4:1. ((Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 65, 1 [ET]; the Epistle of Barnabas 1, 3 [ET]); Appendix Hisp. 43; Eustathius; (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 34, 3).) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐπιποθέω (epipotheō), meaning "to long for" or "to desire earnestly."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐπιποθητός, similar concepts of longing and desire can be found in Hebrew words such as תַּאֲוָה (ta'avah • Strong's Hebrew 8378), which means "desire" or "longing," and כָּמַהּ (kamah • Strong's Hebrew 3642), which means "to yearn" or "to long for." These terms similarly express deep emotional and spiritual desires in the context of the Hebrew Scriptures. Usage: This term is used in the New Testament to express a deep yearning or longing, often in the context of affectionate or spiritual desire. Context: The Greek term ἐπιποθητός appears in the New Testament to convey a profound sense of longing or desire. It is used to describe the deep affection and yearning that believers have for one another, as well as the spiritual longing for growth and fellowship in the faith. This term captures the intensity of emotional and spiritual connections within the Christian community. Forms and Transliterations επιποθητοι επιπόθητοι ἐπιπόθητοι epipothetoi epipothētoi epipóthetoi epipóthētoiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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