Know the Word.

Greek word

epipothéō

ἐπιποθέω

What it means

to dote upon, i.e. intensely crave possession

to dote upon, i.e. intensely crave possession (lawfully or wrongfully)

Where it comes from

from epí (ἐπί) and potheo (to yearn)

How the King James translates it

  • after3
  • desiring2
  • long1
  • greatly1
  • lusteth1
  • desire1

Every place it appears 9

Romans1:11
2 Corinthians5:29:14
Philippians1:82:26
1 Thessalonians3:6
2 Timothy1:4
James4:5
1 Peter2:2