Greek word study
ἐπιθυμέω G1937
- Transliteration
- epithyméō
- KJV glosses
- covet, desire, would fain, lust (after)
Lexical summary
to set the heart upon, i.e. long for (rightfully or otherwise)
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
to set the heart upon, i.e. long for (rightfully or otherwise)
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information