Strong's Lexicon epipothia: Longing, earnest desire Original Word: ἐπιποθία Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐπιποθέω (epipotheō), meaning "to long for" or "to desire earnestly." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with this concept is תַּאֲוָה (ta'avah), which means desire or longing. This term is used in passages like Psalm 42:1, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after You, O God" (BSB). Usage: The term "epipothia" conveys a deep, intense longing or yearning. It is often used in the context of a strong desire for something good or beneficial, such as spiritual growth, fellowship, or the presence of God. This longing is not superficial but reflects a heartfelt and earnest desire. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, longing or desire was often associated with the pursuit of virtue and the good life. For early Christians, this concept was transformed to express a deep yearning for spiritual realities, such as the presence of Christ, the fellowship of believers, and the ultimate redemption of creation. This longing was seen as a natural response to the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1974 epipothía – earnest (yearning) affection. See 1971 (epipotheō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epipotheó Definition longing NASB Translation longing (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1974: ἐπιποθίαἐπιποθία (WH ἐπιποθεια, see under the word εἰ, ἰ), ἐπιποθιας, ἡ, longing: Romans 15:23; ἅπαξ λεγόμενον. (On the passage cf. Buttmann, 294 (252).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance great desire. From epipotheo; intense longing -- great desire. see GREEK epipotheo Forms and Transliterations επεπόλασε επιποθειαν ἐπιπόθειαν επιποθίαν ἐπιποθίαν epipothian epipothíanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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