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Concupiscence

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(Lat. concupiscentia), evil desire (ἐπιθυμία, Romans 7:8; ἐπιθυμία κακή, Colossians 3:5); generally used in the sense of indwelling sin. The term is especially used in Roman Catholic theology. For its import there, and the controversy concerning it, (See SIN).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Concupiscence'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/concupiscence.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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