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G1937 · ἐπιθυμέω

epithyméō

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Strong’s definition

to set the heart upon, i.e. long for (rightfully or otherwise)

KJV gloss list in the source

covet, desire, would fain, lust (after)

Derivation recorded by Strong

from G1909 (ἐπί) and G2372 (θυμός);

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