To long for, to deeply desire, deep desire

G1971
Greek
UBS
ἐπιποθέω
epipothéōep-ee-poth-eh'-o
Verb

Definition

to long for something, with the implication of recognizing a lack

Semantic Domains

Attitudes and Emotions

Etymology

from G1909 (ἐπί) and potheo (to yearn);

KJV Translations

(earnestly) desire (greatly), (greatly) long (after), lust

Occurrences9
Frequency Rank#1181

Verse Usage

This word appears 9 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.