ὀρέγομαι

oregomai · /or-eg'-om-ahee/

Number

G3713

Language

Greek

Original word

ὀρέγομαι

Transliteration

oregomai

Pronunciation

or-eg'-om-ahee

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

middle voice of apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary (compare 3735); to stretch oneself, i.e. reach out after (long for):--covet after, desire.

KJV: covet after, desire

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὀρέγομαι across 3 verses.

desire2×

after1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

1 Timothy2 verses

1 Timothy 3:1

This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

1 Timothy 6:10

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. erred: or, been seduced

Hebrews1 verse

Hebrews 11:16

But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.

Topics that use this word

Minister (1)Covetousness Faith Immortality Money Pilgrims and Strangers Reward of Saints, the Riches Seeking God Temptation Titles and Names of Ministers

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3713 (oregomai) mean?

middle voice of apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary (compare 3735); to stretch oneself, i.e. reach out after (long for):--covet after, desire.

How many times does G3713 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3713 (ὀρέγομαι) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “desire.”

How is oregomai translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3713 is rendered as “desire” (2×), “after” (1×).

ὀρέγομαι

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