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Concupiscence is a term that comes from the Latin concupiscentia, which means “intense desire” or “disordered appetite.”

In the Bible and Christian theology
• It is used to describe the natural inclination of human beings toward sin after the fall of Adam and Eve.
• It is not sin itself, but the inner tendency to desire things contrary to God’s will.
• Example: the impulse to covet, to be carried away by disordered passions, or by carnal desires.

Saint Paul speaks about concupiscence in several passages, referring to the struggle between the flesh and the spirit (Romans 7:7–23, Galatians 5:16–17).

In a general sense
• Outside of the religious context, it can simply mean a very strong desire, especially related to sexuality, although it may also apply to other appetites (money, power, pleasures).

In summary: concupiscence is the inclination to evil or excess that we all experience, and which, according to the Christian faith, can only be overcome through God’s grace.