ἐπιποθέω (epipotheō) means “to long for” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: ep-ee-poth-eh'-o Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
ἐπιποθέω · epipotheō · to long for
ἐπι-ποθέω, -ῶ [in LXX for יָאַב, אָרַג, כָּסַף hi., etc. ;] to long for, desire: with inf., Rom.1:11, 2Co.5:2, 1Th.3:6, 2Ti.1:4, Php.2:26 (WH, [txt.]); with accusative of thing(s), 1Pe.2:2; with accusative of person(s), 2Co.9:14, Php.1:8 2:26 (WH, mg); absol., Jas.4:5 (see Mayor, in l).† (AS)
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I long for, strain after, desire greatly, have affection for.
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| i long | 2 |
| longing | 2 |
| crave | 1 |
| i long for | 1 |
| longing for | 1 |
| will express their affection | 1 |
| yearns | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| i long | 2 |
| desire | 1 |
| desiring greatly | 1 |
| earnestly desiring | 1 |
| greatly desiring | 1 |
| he longed after | 1 |
| lusteth | 1 |
| which long after | 1 |
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For I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,
Read word by wordFor in this tent we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling,
Read word by wordAnd their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.
Read word by wordGod is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
Read word by wordFor he has been longing for all of you and is distressed because you heard he was ill.
Read word by wordBut just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.
Read word by wordRecalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.
Read word by wordOr do you think the Scripture says without reason that the Spirit He caused to dwell in us yearns with envy?
Read word by wordLike newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,
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