Strong's Number G1937

ἐπιθυμέω
epithumeo · ep-ee-thoo-meh'-o
Transliteration:
epithumeo{ep-ee-thoo-meh'-o}
Word Origin:
from 1909 and 2372
TDNT:
3:168,339
Part of Speech:
verb
Strong's Definition:
to set the heart upon, i.e. long for (rightfully or otherwise)
Usage in the KJV:
desire 8, covet 3, lust 3, lust after 1, fain 1

Total: 16
Occurs 16 times in the Greek text.
Definition:
  1. to turn upon a thing
  2. to have a desire for, long for, to desire
  3. to lust after, covet
    1. of those who seek things forbidden