Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
one who desires
Usage: ἐπιθυμητής, -οῦ, ὁ (ἐπιθυμέω) [in LXX: Num.11:34 (אָוָה hithp.); εἶναι ἐ., Pro.1:22 (חָמַד)* ;] one longing for, lustful after: κακῶν, 1Co.10:6.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1938
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
4
Books
4
Strong's G1938 Quick Answer
Strong's G1938 ἐπιθυμητής (epithumetes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epithumetes (ep-ee-thoo-may-tace') n. 1. a craver [from G1937] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 4 books. Visible English usage signals include lust. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
- Meaning
- epithumetes (ep-ee-thoo-may-tace') n. 1. a craver [from G1937]
- Usage
- 4 linked usages
- Books
- 4 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
- Usage Words
- lust
Meaning and Definition
epithumetes (ep-ee-thoo-may-tace') n. 1. a craver [from G1937] KJV: + lust after Root(s): G1937
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1938. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1938 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epithumetes, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
lust
1 Corinthians 10:6
How Strong's G1938 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 3 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
In the Septuagint (LXX)
Strong's G1938 (ἐπιθυμητής) appears 3 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- Ezekiel 26:12 — ἐπιθυμητοὺς
- Numbers 11:34 — ἐπιθυμητήν
- Proverbs 1:22 — ἐπιθυμηταί
Strong's G1938 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's G1938 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
Strong's G1938 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
And the name of that place was called the Graves of Lust; for there they buried the people that lusted.
So long as the simple cleave to justice, they shall not be ashamed: But the foolish being lovers of haughtiness, Having become ungodly have hated knowledge, And are become subject to reproofs.
And he shall prey upon thy power, and plunder thy substance, and shall cast down thy walls, and break down thy pleasant houses: and he shall cast thy stones and thy timber and thy dust into the midst of thy sea.
Usage Excerpts
First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1938.
And the name of that place was called the Graves of Lust; for there they buried the people that lusted.
So long as the simple cleave to justice, they shall not be ashamed: But the foolish being lovers of haughtiness, Having become ungodly have hated knowledge, And are become subject to reproofs.
And he shall prey upon thy power, and plunder thy substance, and shall cast down thy walls, and break down thy pleasant houses: and he shall cast thy stones and thy timber and thy dust into the midst of thy sea.
Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1938, grouped by book.
Numbers 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Strong's G1938 FAQ
What does epithymetes (ἐπιθυμητής) mean?
Epithymetes (Strong's G1938) is a Greek word most simply glossed "craver". epithumetes (ep-ee-thoo-may-tace') n. 1. a craver [from G1937]
How many times is epithymetes (ἐπιθυμητής) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G1938 across 4 books.
Where can I study epithymetes (ἐπιθυμητής) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1938 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
What English words translate epithymetes (ἐπιθυμητής)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as lust. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1938 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1938, with linked reader references where each row is available.