ὀρέγομαι (orégomai) — Covet After
Greek word study: ὀρέγομαι (orégomai), Strong's G3713. to stretch oneself, i.e. reach out after (long for)
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to stretch oneself, i.e. reach out after (long for)
KJV translation words: covet after, desire
Strong's G3713 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Timothy 3:1 and last appears in Hebrews 11:16.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 3)
- 1 Timothy 3:1 — ὀρέγεται — aspires to
- 1 Timothy 6:10 — ὀρεγόμενοι — stretching after
- Hebrews 11:16 — ὀρέγονται — they stretch forward to
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G3735 ὄρος (óros).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G3709 ὀργή (orgḗ), G3712 ὀργυιά (orguiá), G3715 ὄρεξις (órexis).
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What does orégomai (G3713) mean?
To stretch oneself, i.e. reach out after (long for).
How is G3713 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G3713 as: covet after, desire.
How often does ὀρέγομαι (orégomai) appear?
Strong's G3713 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Timothy 3:1 and last appears in Hebrews 11:16.
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