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G1972  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἐπιπόθησις
epipothesis
2 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"earnest desire, strong affection, 2 Cor. 7:7, 11*"

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Definition and meaning

What does epipothesis mean in Greek?

2
Occurrences in Scripture
G1972
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

earnest desire, strong affection, 2 Cor. 7:7, 11*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἐπιπόθησις

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with epipothesis

These are the most notable occurrences of epipothesis (G1972) across the King James Bible.

2 Corinthians 7:7

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

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.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about epipothesis

What does epipothesis mean in Greek?

Strong's G1972 (epipothesis) is a Greek word that means: earnest desire, strong affection, 2 Cor. 7:7, 11* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does epipothesis appear in the Bible?

The word epipothesis (G1972) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1972?

Strong's G1972 is epipothesis, a Greek word defined as: earnest desire, strong affection, 2 Cor. 7:7, 11*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is epipothesis in the Old Testament or New Testament?

epipothesis is a Greek word found in the New Testament.