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Desire
ἐπιθυμία (Epithumia)
Strong desire or longing, used for both righteous yearning and sinful lust.
Greek
Pronunciation: eh-pee-thoo-MEE-ah
Definition
The Greek word epithumia means a strong desire or longing, used in the New Testament for both godly yearning and sinful craving depending on context.
Featured KJV occurrences (3)
Galatians 5:16
“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.”Read in context
1 John 2:16
“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.”Read in context
Luke 22:15
“And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer.”Read in context
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