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ἱμείρομαι G2442

G2442 is the Greek word ἱμείρομαι, transliterated himeíromai. The King James Version most often renders it being affectionately desirous.

Word: ἱμείρομαιTransliteration: himeíromaiLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

of uncertain affinity); to long for.

Where it comes from

middle voice from (a yearning.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

being affectionately desirous 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: be affectionately desirous.

Verses using ἱμείρομαι

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

1 Thessalonians 2:8 · KJV

So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2442 mean?

G2442 is the Greek word ἱμείρομαι (himeíromai), meaning of uncertain affinity); to long for.

How is G2442 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it being affectionately desirous (1 time).

How many times does G2442 appear in the Bible?

ἱμείρομαι (himeíromai) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2442 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: middle voice from (a yearning.

Nearby entries

G2439 · ἱματίζω — to dress G2440 · ἱμάτιον — a dress (inner or outer)G2441 · ἱματισμός — clothing G2443 · ἵνα — compare G3588 (ὁ)); in order that (denoting…G2444 · ἱνατί — for what reason ?, i.e. why?G2445 · Ἰόππη — Joppe (i.e. Japho), a place in Palestine

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