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ΕΠΕΥΘΥΜΗΣΩΣΙΝ, επευθυμησωσιν

EPEUTHYMĒSŌSIN, epeuthymēsōsin

Sounds Like: ep-ew-thoo-MAY-soh-sin

Translations: they may desire, they may long for, they may covet

From the root: ΕΠΙΘΥΜΕΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Explanation: This word is a compound verb formed from the prefix 'epi-' (upon, toward) and 'thymos' (passion, desire). It means to set one's heart upon something, to strongly desire, or to covet. It implies a strong inclination or longing, often with a negative connotation when referring to forbidden desires, but can also be used positively for righteous longing. This specific form indicates a third-person plural action in a subjunctive mood, suggesting possibility or purpose.

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Aorist, Subjunctive, Active

Strong’s number: G1937 (Lookup on BibleHub)


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