Himeíromai — G2442

Definition

verb

of uncertain affinity); to long for

1. to desire, long for, especially of the longing of love

Usually translated as

be affectionately desirous

Origin

middle voice from hímeros (a yearning

Occurrences

Himeíromai occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 1 Thessalonians (1)

• 1 Thessalonians 2:8 — So being affectionately desirous (ιμειρομενοι) of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.