Concupiscence
Bible Usage:
- concupiscence used 3 times.
- First Reference: Romans 7:8
- Last Reference: 1 Thessalonians 4:5
Dictionaries:
- Included in Eastons: Yes
- Included in Hitchcocks: No
- Included in Naves: Yes
- Included in Smiths: No
- Included in Websters: Yes
- Included in Strongs: Yes
- Included in Thayers: Yes
- Included in BDB: No
Strongs Concordance:
- G1939 Used 3 times
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Concupiscence
Desire, Romans 7:8 (R.V., "coveting"); Colossians 3:5 (R.V., "desire"). The "lust of concupiscence" (1 Thessalonians 4:5; R.V., "passion of lust") denotes evil desire, indwelling sin.
Naves Topical Index
Concupiscence
See Lasciviousness
Lasciviousness
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Concupiscence
CONCUPISCENCE, noun [Latin , to covet or lust after, to desire or covet.] Lust; unlawful or irregular desire of sexual pleasure. In a more general sense, the coveting of carnal things, or an irregular appetite for worldly good; inclination for unlawful enjoyments.
We know even secret concupiscence to be sin.
Sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence Romans 7:8.