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KING JAMES BIBLE DICTIONARY

 

Greek - English Dictionary

G1937 - Desireth

Strong's No.:G1937

Greek:ἐπιθυμέω

Transliteration:epithumeō

Phonetic:ep-ee-thoo-meh'-o

Word Origin:From G1909 and G2372

Bible Usage:covet desire would fain lust (after).

Part of Speech:Verb

Strongs
Definition:

to set the heart upon that is long for (rightfully or otherwise)


Thayers
Definition:

1. to turn upon a thing

2. to have a desire for, long for, to desire

3. to lust after, covet

a. of those who seek things forbidden


Bible References:
Desireth

Translation
Occurrences:
covet ( 2 )
coveted ( 1 )
desire ( 4 )
desired ( 2 )
desireth ( 1 )
desiring ( 1 )
fain ( 1 )
lust ( 2 )
lusted ( 1 )
lusteth ( 1 )

 

Definitions are taken from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.