G3713

ὀρέγω

oregō

Verb · Middle voice of apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary [cf ὄρος (G3735)]

Middle voice of apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary (compare G3735); to stretch oneself, i.e. reach out after (long for):—covet after, desire.

Outline

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

Usages

1 Timothy 3:1

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

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1 Timothy 6:10

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

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Hebrews 11:16

But now they desire 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.

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