# ἐπιπόθησις (epipothēsis)

Strong’s G1972. 2 New Testament occurrences.

eager longing (desire), strong affection.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/epipothesis-g1972

## Occurrences

- [2 Corinthians 7:7](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-corinthians/7/7) — And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind tow…
- [2 Corinthians 7:11](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-corinthians/7/11) — For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignatio…