'Desired' in the Bible

Asa did what the Lord his God desired and approved.

Hezekiah said, "Now you have consecrated yourselves to the Lord. Come and bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the Lord's temple." So the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and whoever desired to do so brought burnt sacrifices.

There were no restrictions on the drinking, for the king had instructed all of his supervisors that they should do as everyone so desired.

But he is unchangeable, and who can change him? Whatever he has desired, he does.

If I have refused to give the poor what they desired, or caused the eyes of the widow to fail,

They ate until they were stuffed; he gave them what they desired.

The sailors rejoiced because the waves grew quiet, and he led them to the harbor they desired.

My heart palpitates, I shake in fear; the twilight I desired has brought me terror.

Though the Lord desired to crush him and make him ill, once restitution is made, he will see descendants and enjoy long life, and the Lord's purpose will be accomplished through him.

I spread out my hands all day long to my rebellious people, who lived in a way that is morally unacceptable, and who did what they desired.

But I have not pestered you to bring disaster. I have not desired the time of irreparable devastation. You know that. You are fully aware of every word that I have spoken.

But then you turned right around and showed that you did not honor me. Each of you took back your male and female slaves whom you had freed as they desired, and you forced them to be your slaves again.

She bestowed her sexual favors on them; all of them were the choicest young men of Assyria. She defiled herself with all whom she desired -- with all their idols.

And he said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.

When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see him, because he had heard about him and was hoping to see him perform some miraculous sign.

I have desired no one's silver or gold or clothing.

But now there is nothing more to keep me in these regions, and I have for many years desired to come to you

(The ripe fruit you greatly desired has gone from you, and all your luxury and splendor have gone from you -- they will never ever be found again!)