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Strong's G1973 ἐπιπόθητος (epipothetos)

Epipothetos means “longed for” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1973 — haleah (“the distance”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G1973
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G1973 Quick Answer

Strong's G1973 ἐπιπόθητος (epipothetos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epipothetos (ep-ee-poth'-ay-tos) adj. 1. yearned upon, i.e. greatly loved [from G1909 and a derivative of the latter part of G1971] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include longed. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
epipothetos (ep-ee-poth'-ay-tos) adj. 1. yearned upon, i.e. greatly loved [from G1909 and a derivative of the latter part of G1971]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
longed

Meaning and Definition

epipothetos (ep-ee-poth'-ay-tos) adj. 1. yearned upon, i.e. greatly loved [from G1909 and a derivative of the latter part of G1971] KJV: longed for Root(s): G1909, G1971

Original Word
ἐπιπόθητος
Transliteration
epipothetos
Derivation
Root: ἐπιποθέω R1: 1909 R2: 1971
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1973. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G1973 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render epipothetos, 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.

longed Philippians 4:1

How Strong's G1973 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 1 linked usage.

Strong's G1973 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 G1973 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Philippians 4:1 KJV

Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G1973.

Philippians 4:1 New Testament, KJV
Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1973, grouped by book.

Philippians 1 usage, New Testament
Philippians 4:1

Strong's G1973 FAQ

What does epipothetos (ἐπιπόθητος) mean?

Epipothetos (Strong's G1973) is a Greek word most simply glossed "longed for". epipothetos (ep-ee-poth'-ay-tos) adj. 1. yearned upon, i.e. greatly loved [from G1909 and a derivative of the latter part of G1971]

How many times is epipothetos (ἐπιπόθητος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G1973 across 1 book.

Where can I study epipothetos (ἐπιπόθητος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1973 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate epipothetos (ἐπιπόθητος)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as longed. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.