The meaning of “ὀρέγομαι”
Understanding orégomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
middle voice of apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary (compare ὄρος) covet after, desire. - to stretch ones...
ὀρέγομαι
middle voice of apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary (compare ὄρος) covet after, desire. - to stretch oneself, i.e. reach out after (long for)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Timothy 3:1 | “This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.” Word: ὀρέγομαι (orégomai) | |
| 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.” Word: ὀρέγομαι (orégomai) | |
| 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.” Word: ὀρέγομαι (orégomai) |