Strong's Lexicon epithumétés: Desirer, one who longs for, coveter Original Word: ἐπιθυμητής Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐπιθυμέω (epithumeō), meaning "to desire" or "to long for." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with similar concepts of desire or coveting is חָמַד (chamad), which appears in contexts such as the Tenth Commandment (Exodus 20:17) prohibiting coveting. Usage: The term "epithumétés" refers to a person who has strong desires or longings, often with a negative connotation of coveting or lusting after something that is not rightfully theirs. In the New Testament, it is used to describe individuals who are driven by improper or sinful desires. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, desires and passions were often discussed in philosophical and ethical contexts. The Stoics, for example, taught that desires should be controlled and that virtue lay in living according to reason. In Jewish thought, coveting was explicitly prohibited by the Ten Commandments, reflecting a deep concern for the moral and spiritual health of the community. The New Testament writers, influenced by both Jewish and Hellenistic thought, often warned against unchecked desires that lead to sin. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1938 epithymētḗs – lust (literally, "focused passion"). 1938 /epithymētḗs ("crave") describes passion that builds on (Gk epi, "upon") what is contrary to the will of God (used only in 1 Cor 10:6). See 1937 (epithymeō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epithumeó Definition one who desires NASB Translation crave* (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1938: ἐπιθυμητήςἐπιθυμητής, ἐπιθυμητου, ὁ (ἐπιθυμέω), one who longs for, a craver, lover, one eager for: κακῶν, 1 Corinthians 10:6 (Numbers 11:4). In Greek writings from Herodotus down. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance one who covetsFrom epithumeo; a craver see GREEK epithumeo Forms and Transliterations επιθυμήματα επιθυμητά επιθυμηταί επιθυμητας επιθυμητάς ἐπιθυμητὰς επιθυμητήν επιθυμητοίς επιθυμητόν επιθυμητός επιθυμητούς επιθυμητών epithumetas epithumētas epithymetas epithymetàs epithymētas epithymētàsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 10:6 N-AMPGRK: εἶναι ἡμᾶς ἐπιθυμητὰς κακῶν καθὼς KJV: lust after evil things, as INT: to be us desirers of evil things as |
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