ἘΠΙΘΥΜΗΤΑΣ, ἐπιθυμητας
EPITHYMĒTAS, epithymētas
Sounds Like: ep-ee-thoo-may-TAS
Translations: desirers, coveters, those who desire, those who covet
From the root: ἘΠΙΘΥΜΗΤΗΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to someone who desires or covets something. It is a compound word formed from 'ἐπί' (upon, toward) and 'θυμός' (passion, spirit), combined with the agent suffix '-της' to denote one who performs the action. It is used to describe individuals who have strong desires, often with a negative connotation implying a craving for something forbidden or inappropriate.
Inflection: Plural, Accusative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G1938 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- 1 Corinthians — 10:6
From the same root
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