Desire in the Bible | ἐπιθυμία (epithymia) | Noun
Etymology and Semantic Analysis The English word ‘desire’ is a complex term encapsulating longing, craving, or a strong wish. Its Greek equivalent, ἐπιθυμία (epithymia), found in the New Testament, conveys a similar spectrum of intense yearnings, whether noble or ignoble. This term appears in various contexts, from the harmless longing for food (Philippians 1:23) to […]