ὀρέγω [in Sm.: Job.8:20, Eze.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), 1Ti.3:1, Heb.11:16; φιλαργυρίας (see Ellic. and CGT, in l), 1Ti.6:10.† SYN.: ἐπιθυμέω, to desire (which see) (AS)
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G3713 — ὀρέγω
oregō · to aspire · Greek
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1 Timothy 3:1 · ὀρέγεται,This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.1 Timothy 6:10 · ὀρεγόμενοιFor 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 11:16 · ὀρέγονται,Instead, 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.