G2237 ἡδονή
Strong's Greek Concordance · 5 KJV occurrences
ἡδονή
hēdonḗ
Definition
sensual delight; by implication, desire
KJV Renderings
lust, pleasure
Derivation / Etymology
from (to please);
KJV Verses (5)
- Luke 8:14And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
- Titus 3:3For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
- James 4:1From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?
- James 4:3Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.
- 2 Peter 2:13And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;