Strong's Greek · G3713
ὀρέγομαι
orégomai
Definitionto stretch oneself, i.e. reach out after (long for)
Derivationmiddle voice of apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary (compare G3735 (ὄρος));
KJV usagecovet after, desire
Occurrences3 in the KJV · 3 verses
ὀρέγομαι in Scripture
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.
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.