# G1972 ἐπιπόθησις

ἐπιπόθησις (epipóthēsis), Strong’s G1972: a longing for KJV: earnest (vehement) desire. Occurs 2 times.

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*epipóthēsis* — a longing for

KJV: earnest (vehement) desire

Derived from [ἐπιποθέω epipothéō](https://besorah.bible/word/G1971) (to dote upon)

Occurs 2 times.

## Where it occurs
- [2 Corinthians 7:7](https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-corinthians/7?v=7) — and not by his coming only, but also by the comfort with which he was comforted in you while he told us of your…
- [2 Corinthians 7:11](https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-corinthians/7?v=11) — For behold, this same thing, that you were grieved in a godly way, what earnest care it worked in you. Yes, what…