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ΕΠΙΘΥΜΕΙΝ, επιθυμειν

EPITHYMEIN, epithymein

Sounds Like: ep-ee-thoo-MEIN

Translations: to desire, to long for, to covet, to lust after

From the root: ΕΠΙΘΥΜΕΩ

Part of Speech: Verb

Explanation: This word is the present active infinitive form of the verb 'epithymeo'. It means 'to desire' or 'to long for' something, often with a strong emotional intensity. It can be used in both positive and negative contexts, referring to a good desire or a sinful craving (coveting/lusting). It functions as a verbal noun, expressing the action of desiring.

Inflection: Infinitive, Present, Active

Strong’s number: G1937 (Lookup on BibleHub)


Instances

Codex Sinaiticus
  • 4 Maccabees — 2:6

From the same root

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