What does epipothetos mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G1973

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

earnestly desired, longed for, Phil. 4:1*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἐπιπόθητος

Scripture references

Top 1 Bible verses with epipothetos

These are the most notable occurrences of epipothetos (G1973) across the King James Bible.

Philippians 4:1

Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about epipothetos

What does epipothetos mean in Greek?

Strong's G1973 (epipothetos) is a Greek word that means: earnestly desired, longed for, Phil. 4:1* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does epipothetos appear in the Bible?

The word epipothetos (G1973) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1973?

Strong's G1973 is epipothetos, a Greek word defined as: earnestly desired, longed for, Phil. 4:1*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is epipothetos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

epipothetos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.