Definition
ὀρέγω
[in Sm.: Job 8:20, Ezekiel 16:49 * ;]
to reach, stretch out; pass. and mid., to stretch oneself out, reach forth; metaphorically, to reach after, grasp at, aspire to: with genitive of thing(s), 1 Timothy 3:1, Hebrews 11:16; φιλαργυρίας (see Ellic. and CGT, in l), 1 Timothy 6:10.
Synonyms: ἐπιθυμέω, to desire (which see)
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- 1 Timothy 3:1ὀρέγεται · aspires to beThis is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.
- 1 Timothy 6:10ὀρεγόμενοι · By cravingFor the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
- Hebrews 11:16ὀρέγονται · they were longing forInstead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.