G3713

ὀρέγομαι 

Transliteration

oregomai;

Pronunciation

or-eg'-om-ahee

Parts of Speech

v

Root Word (Etymology)

middle voice of apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary [cf 3735]

Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: TDNT 5:447

KJV Translation Count — 3x

The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: desire (2), covet after (1)

Outline of Biblical Usage

1. to stretch one's self out in order to touch or to grasp something, to reach after or desire something
2. to give one's self up to the love of money

Strong's Definitions

or-eg'-om-ahee; middle of apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary [compare (3735) (ὄρος)]; to stretch oneself, i.e. reach out after (long for): — covet after, desire.

Concordance Results Using KJV

This is a true saying, If a man G3713 the office of a bishop, he G3713th a good work.

KJV

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some G3713ed G3713, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

KJV

But now they G3713 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.

KJV