Strong's Lexicon epipothésis: Longing, earnest desire Original Word: ἐπιπόθησις 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 "epipothésis," similar concepts of longing or desire can be found in words like תַּאֲוָה (ta'avah - Strong's H8378) meaning "desire" or "longing." Usage: The term "epipothésis" conveys a deep, earnest longing or desire. It is often used in the context of a strong emotional yearning, whether for people, spiritual growth, or divine presence. This longing is not superficial but reflects a profound inner desire that aligns with the heart and will of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, longing or desire was often associated with the pursuit of virtue, knowledge, or the divine. In the context of early Christianity, such longing was redirected towards spiritual growth, community, and a deeper relationship with God. The early Christians were encouraged to cultivate a longing for holiness and the presence of God, contrasting with the worldly desires prevalent in their surrounding culture. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1972 epipóthēsis – earnest (yearning) affection. See 1971 (epipotheō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epipotheó Definition longing NASB Translation longing (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1972: ἐπιπόθησιςἐπιπόθησις, ἐπιποθησεως, ἡ, longing: 2 Corinthians 7:7, 11. (Ezekiel 23:11 Aq.; Clement of Alexandria, strom. 4, 21, 131, p. 527 a.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance earnest desire. From epipotheo; a longing for -- earnest (vehement) desire. see GREEK epipotheo Forms and Transliterations επιποθησιν επιπόθησιν ἐπιπόθησιν epipothesin epipothēsin epipóthesin epipóthēsinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 7:7 N-AFSGRK: τὴν ὑμῶν ἐπιπόθησιν τὸν ὑμῶν NAS: in you, as he reported to us your longing, your mourning, KJV: us your earnest desire, your mourning, INT: your earnest desire your 2 Corinthians 7:11 N-AFS |
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