Strong's Concordance/Greek/G3713

Strong's G3713 · Greek

ὀρέγομαι

orégomai

Number
G3713
Language
Greek
Original word
ὀρέγομαι
Transliteration
orégomai
KJV occurrences
3 verses

Definition

to stretch oneself, i.e. reach out after (long for)

KJV: covet after, desire

Root / derivation: middle voice of apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary (compare G3735 (ὄρος));

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.

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3713 (orégomai) mean?

to stretch oneself, i.e. reach out after (long for)

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 orégomai translated in the KJV?

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

Where does the Greek word ὀρέγομαι come from?

middle voice of apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary (compare G3735 (ὄρος));