1937 ~ἐπιθυμέω~ epithumeo \@ep-ee-thoo-meh’-o\@ from 1909 and 2372; v AV-desire 8, covet 3, lust 3, lust after 1, fain 1; 16
- 1) to turn upon a thing
- 2) to have a desire for, long for, to desire
- 3) to lust after, covet
- 3a) of those who seek things forbidden