Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
longing
Usage: ἐπι-πόθησις, -εως, ἡ [in Aq.: Eze.23:11 * ;] longing: 2Co.7:7 7:11.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1972
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
2
Books
1
Strong's G1972 Quick Answer
Strong's G1972 ἐπιπόθησις (epipothesis) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epipothesis (ep-ee-poth'-ay-sis) n. 1. a longing for [from G1971] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include earnest and vehement. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
- Meaning
- epipothesis (ep-ee-poth'-ay-sis) n. 1. a longing for [from G1971]
- Usage
- 2 linked usages
- Books
- 1 indexed book
- Corpus
- New Testament
- Usage Words
- earnest and vehement
Meaning and Definition
epipothesis (ep-ee-poth'-ay-sis) n. 1. a longing for [from G1971] KJV: earnest (vehement) desire Root(s): G1971
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1972. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1972 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epipothesis, 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.
earnest
2 Corinthians 7:7
vehement
2 Corinthians 7:11
How Strong's G1972 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes 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 New Testament with 2 linked usages.
Strong's G1972 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 G1972 in the New Testament
2 indexed usages in New Testament.
And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.
For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1972.
And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.
For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1972, grouped by book.
2 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
Strong's G1972 FAQ
What does epipothesis (ἐπιπόθησις) mean?
Epipothesis (Strong's G1972) is a Greek word most simply glossed "longing for". epipothesis (ep-ee-poth'-ay-sis) n. 1. a longing for [from G1971]
How many times is epipothesis (ἐπιπόθησις) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G1972 across 1 book.
Where can I study epipothesis (ἐπιπόθησις) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1972 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.
What English words translate epipothesis (ἐπιπόθησις)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as earnest and vehement. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.