2 occurrences

'Yearns' in the Bible

Isn’t Ephraim a precious son to Me,a delightful child?Whenever I speak against him,I certainly still think about him.Therefore, My inner being yearns for him;I will truly have compassion on him.This is the Lord’s declaration.

Verse ConceptsGod, Joy OfGod, Compassion OfGod, Suffering OfIntimacyRejection Of God, Results OfBowelsSpiritual AdoptionIsrael As Sons Of GodGod Remembering His PeopleGod Will Show Mercy

Or do you think it’s without reason the Scripture says that the Spirit who lives in us yearns jealously?

Verse Conceptsgrandmasfriendliness

Bible Theasaurus

Ache (1 instance)
Languish (15 instances)
Yearn (23 instances)
Yearns (8 instances)

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
כּמר 
Kamar 
Usage: 4

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