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ἐπιποθέω

epipotheōto long forHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb9 occurrences7 books9 verses

Definition

ἐπι-ποθέω, -ῶ

[in LXX for יָאַב, אָרַג, כָּסַף hi., etc. ;]

to long for, desire: with inf., Romans 1:11, 2 Corinthians 5:2, 1 Thessalonians 3:6, 2 Timothy 1:4, Philippians 2:26 (WH, [txt.]); with accusative of thing(s), 1 Peter 2:2; with accusative of person(s), 2 Corinthians 9:14, Philippians 1:8; 2:26 (WH, mg); absol., James 4:5 (see Mayor, in l).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

9 total
  1. Romans 1:11ἐπιποθῶ · I long
    For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,
  2. 2 Corinthians 5:2ἐπιποθοῦντες · longing
    For in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling,
  3. 2 Corinthians 9:14ἐπιποθούντων · will express their affection
    And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.
  4. Philippians 1:8ἐπιποθῶ · I long for
    God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
  5. Philippians 2:26ἐπιποθῶν · longing for
    For he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.
  6. 1 Thessalonians 3:6ἐπιποθοῦντες · longing
    But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.
  7. 2 Timothy 1:4ἐπιποθῶν · I long
    Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.
  8. James 4:5ἐπιποθεῖ · yearns
    Or do you think the Scripture says without reason that the Spirit He caused to dwell in us yearns with envy?
  9. 1 Peter 2:2ἐπιποθήσατε · crave
    Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,