ἘΠΙΘΥΜΗΤΑ, ἐπιθυμητα
EPITHYMĒTA, epithymēta
Sounds Like: ep-ee-thoo-MAY-tah
Translations: desirable, coveted, precious, longed for, things desired
From the root: ἘΠΙΘΥΜΗΤΌΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word describes something that is greatly desired, longed for, or coveted. It can refer to things that are precious or highly valued. In its plural neuter form, as seen here, it often translates to 'desirable things' or 'coveted possessions'. It is used to describe objects or qualities that are the subject of strong desire.
Inflection: Plural, Neuter, Nominative or Accusative
Strong’s number: G1937 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- 2 Chronicles — 20:25, 32:27
- Ezra (Beta) — 8:27
- 1 Maccabees — 1:23
- Psalms — 18:11
- Sirach — 42:22
- Lamentations — 1:7
- Hosea — 13:15
- Nahum — 2:10
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ἘΠΙΘΥΜΗΤΌΣ, appear in our texts.
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