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ἐπιπόθησις G1972
G1972 is the Greek word ἐπιπόθησις, transliterated epipóthēsis. The King James Version most often renders it earnest desire.
What it means
a longing for.
Where it comes from
from G1971 (ἐπιποθέω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: earnest (vehement) desire.
Verses using ἐπιπόθησις
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
2 Corinthians 7:7 · KJV
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.
2 Corinthians 7:11 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1972 mean?
G1972 is the Greek word ἐπιπόθησις (epipóthēsis), meaning a longing for.
How is G1972 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it earnest desire (1 time), vehement desire (1 time).
How many times does G1972 appear in the Bible?
ἐπιπόθησις (epipóthēsis) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1972 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1971 (ἐπιποθέω).
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