Strong's Lexicon epipothétos: Longed for, greatly desired Original Word: ἐπιποθητός 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 "epipothétos," similar concepts of longing and desire can be found in Hebrew words such as תַּאֲוָה (ta'avah, Strong's H8378) meaning "desire" or "longing," and כָּסַף (kasaph, Strong's H3700) meaning "to yearn" or "to long for." Usage: The term "epipothétos" is used to describe something or someone that is deeply longed for or earnestly desired. It conveys a strong emotional yearning or craving, often with a sense of deep affection or spiritual intensity. In the New Testament, it is used to express the deep longing of believers for spiritual fellowship and growth. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, longing and desire were common themes in both philosophical and religious texts. The concept of longing was often associated with the pursuit of virtue, truth, and the divine. In the context of early Christianity, this longing was redirected towards spiritual growth, community, and the presence of God. The early Christians lived in a world where they were often marginalized and persecuted, which intensified their longing for spiritual connection and the hope of Christ's return. 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).) 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 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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