◄ 1974. epipothia ►
Strong's Lexicon epipothia: Longing, earnest desire Original Word: ἐπιποθία Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: epipothia Pronunciation: eh-pee-poh-THEE-ah Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ee-poth-ee'-ah) Definition: longing, eager desire. Meaning: A strong yearning or intense longing, often with a sense of deep emotional desire. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἐπιποθέω (epipotheō), which means "to long for" or "to desire earnestly." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐπιποθία, the concept of longing or yearning is present in several Hebrew words, such as: - תַּאֲוָה (ta'avah) • Strong's Hebrew 8378, meaning "desire" or "longing." - כָּסַף (kasaph) • Strong's Hebrew 3700, meaning "to long for" or "to yearn." These Hebrew terms similarly express deep desires, often in the context of spiritual or relational aspirations, paralleling the Greek concept of ἐπιποθία. Usage: The term ἐπιποθία is not directly found in the New Testament text but is related to the verb ἐπιποθέω, which appears in several passages. It conveys a sense of deep, heartfelt longing or desire, often in a spiritual or relational context. Context: The concept of ἐπιποθία, while not explicitly mentioned in the New Testament, is closely related to the verb ἐπιποθέω, which is used to express a profound longing or desire. This longing is often directed towards God, spiritual growth, or the well-being of others. For example, in Philippians 1:8, Paul uses ἐπιποθέω to describe his deep affection for the Philippians: "God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus" (BSB). This longing is not merely emotional but is rooted in a spiritual connection and love that reflects the character of Christ. In 2 Corinthians 5:2, Paul speaks of a longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, indicating a deep desire for the fulfillment of God's promises and the ultimate redemption. This usage underscores the eschatological hope and the believer's yearning for eternal communion with God. The related noun ἐπιποθία, though not appearing in the biblical text, encapsulates this intense desire and can be understood as a reflection of the believer's heart towards God, others, and the fulfillment of divine purposes. It is a longing that transcends mere human emotion, rooted in the transformative work of the Holy Spirit. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1974 epipothía – earnest (yearning) affection. See 1971 (epipotheō). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from epipotheó Definition longing NASB Translation longing (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1974: ἐπιποθία ἐπιποθία (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 epipothían Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Romans 15:23 N-AFS GRK: κλίμασι τούτοις ἐπιποθίαν δὲ ἔχων NAS: years a longing to come KJV: having a great desire these many INT: regions these great desire moreover having Strong's Greek 1974 1 Occurrence ἐπιποθίαν — 1 Occ.