'Desirous' in the Bible

But he, desirous of justifying himself, said to Jesus, And who is my neighbour?

The same hour certain Pharisees came up, saying to him, Get out, and go hence, for Herod is desirous to kill thee.

For which of you, desirous of building a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, if he have what is needed to complete it;

And when Herod saw Jesus he greatly rejoiced, for he had been a long while desirous of seeing him, because of hearing many things concerning him, and he hoped to see some sign done by him;

Pilate therefore, desirous to release Jesus, again addressed them.