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ὀρέγομαι G3713
G3713 is the Greek word ὀρέγομαι, transliterated orégomai. The King James Version most often renders it desire.
What it means
to stretch oneself, i.e. reach out after (long for).
Where it comes from
middle voice of apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary (compare G3735 (ὄρος)).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: covet after, desire.
Verses using ὀρέγομαι
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
1 Timothy 3:1 · KJV
This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
1 Timothy 6:10 · KJV
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 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3713 mean?
G3713 is the Greek word ὀρέγομαι (orégomai), meaning to stretch oneself, i.e. reach out after (long for).
How is G3713 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it desire (2 times), coveted after (1 time).
How many times does G3713 appear in the Bible?
ὀρέγομαι (orégomai) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3713 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: middle voice of apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary (compare G3735 (ὄρος)).
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