One who desires
ἐπιθυμητήςStrong’s G1938epithumētēs
Appears in 1 verse of the New Testament
In short
Epithumētēs is the Greek word usually translated “desirers”. It appears in 1 verse of the New Testament.
“Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted.”
Meaning
Usually translated “desirers”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.
How it's translated
- desirers 1
Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.
Where it's used most
- 1 Corinthians 1
1 book in all.
Explore in Scripture
Greek dictionary
ἐπιθυμητής epithumētēs · one who desires
ἐπιθυμητής, -οῦ, ὁ (ἐπιθυμέω) [in LXX: Num.11:34 (אָוָה hithp.); εἶναι ἐ., Pro.1:22 (חָמַד)* ;] one longing for, lustful after: κακῶν, 1Co.10:6.† (AS)
From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).
Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.