# ὀρέγομαι (oregomai)

Strong’s G3713. 3 New Testament occurrences.

I stretch forth, mid: I hanker after, long for, am eager for, aspire to.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/oregomai-g3713

## Occurrences

- [1 Timothy 3:1](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-timothy/3/1) — This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
- [1 Timothy 6:10](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/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.
- [Hebrews 11:16](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/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.