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Strong's G1974 ἐπιποθία (epipothia)

Epipothia means “great desire” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1974 — hillul (“merry”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G1974
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G1974 Quick Answer

Strong's G1974 ἐπιποθία (epipothia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. epipothia (ep-ee-poth-ee'-ah) n. 1. intense longing [from G1971] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include great. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
epipothia (ep-ee-poth-ee'-ah) n. 1. intense longing [from G1971]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
great

Meaning and Definition

epipothia (ep-ee-poth-ee'-ah) n. 1. intense longing [from G1971] KJV: great desire Root(s): G1971

Original Word
ἐπιποθία
Transliteration
epipothia
Derivation
Root: ἐπιποθέω R1: 1971
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1974. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G1974 Is Translated

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

great Romans 15:23

How Strong's G1974 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 G1974 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 G1974 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Romans 15:23 KJV

But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you;

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G1974.

Romans 15:23 New Testament, KJV
But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you;

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1974, grouped by book.

Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 15:23

Strong's G1974 FAQ

What does epipothia (ἐπιποθία) mean?

Epipothia (Strong's G1974) is a Greek word most simply glossed "great desire". epipothia (ep-ee-poth-ee'-ah) n. 1. intense longing [from G1971]

How many times is epipothia (ἐπιποθία) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G1974 across 1 book.

Where can I study epipothia (ἐπιποθία) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1974 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate epipothia (ἐπιποθία)?

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