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concupiscence strong desire, craving
Romans 7:8 and Colossians 3:5. It carries the sense of desire that has got out of hand.
Means: strong desire, cravingIn the KJV: 3 timesNo longer in ordinary English
The word behind it
Where it appears
All 3 verses.
But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead.
Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:
Common questions
What does "concupiscence" mean in the Bible?
In the King James Version concupiscence means strong desire, craving. Romans 7:8 and Colossians 3:5. It carries the sense of desire that has got out of hand.
How many times does "concupiscence" appear in the King James Version?
3 times.
What Greek word is behind "concupiscence"?
Most often ἐπιθυμία (epithymía), Strong's G1939, meaning a longing (especially for what is forbidden).
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