Greek - English Dictionary
G1937 - Fain
| 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:
Fain |
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| Translation Occurrences: |
covet ( 2 )
coveted ( 1 )
desire ( 4 )
desired ( 2 )
desireth ( 1 )
desiring ( 1 )
fain ( 1 )
lust ( 2 )
lusted ( 1 )
lusteth ( 1 )
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Definitions are taken from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.
by James Strong (S.T.D.) (LL.D.) 1890.