6 occurrences

'Wish' in the Bible

Shall it be told him that I would speak? Or should a man wish that he were swallowed up?

Verse ConceptsSpeaking To God

And Agrippa'said unto Festus, I also could wish to hear the man myself. To-morrow, saith he, thou shalt hear him.

Verse ConceptsMan's Action Tomorrow

For I do not wish to see you now by the way; for I hope to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.

Verse ConceptsGiving, Of TimeHope, Nature OfStaying A Long TimeTrusting God's Plan

but I could wish to be present with you now, and to change my tone; for I am perplexed about you.

Verse ConceptsAffection, ExpressingPuzzlementIn Men's PresenceBeing Different

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
εὔχομαι 
Euchomai 
wish , pray , can wish , I would
Usage: 7

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