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Strong's G2442 ἱμείρομαι (himeiromai)

Himeiromai means “be affectionately desirous” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2442 — chakah (“wait”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2442
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G2442 Quick Answer

Strong's G2442 ἱμείρομαι (himeiromai) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. himeiromai (him-ei'-rom-ai) v. 1. to long for [middle voice from himeros (a yearning, of uncertain affinity)] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include affectionately. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
himeiromai (him-ei'-rom-ai) v. 1. to long for [middle voice from himeros (a yearning, of uncertain affinity)]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
affectionately

Meaning and Definition

himeiromai (him-ei'-rom-ai) v. 1. to long for [middle voice from himeros (a yearning, of uncertain affinity)] KJV: be affectionately desirous

Original Word
ἱμείρομαι
Transliteration
himeiromai
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2442. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G2442 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render himeiromai, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

affectionately 1 Thessalonians 2:8

How Strong's G2442 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2442 (ἱμείρομαι) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2442 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2442 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

1 Thessalonians 2:8 KJV

So being affectionately desirous 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.

Strong's G2442 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Job 3:21 Septuagint / Brenton

Who desire death, and obtain it not, Digging for it as for treasures;

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2442.

Job 3:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Who desire death, and obtain it not, Digging for it as for treasures;
1 Thessalonians 2:8 New Testament, KJV
So being affectionately desirous 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.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2442, grouped by book.

Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 3:21
1 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Thessalonians 2:8

Strong's G2442 FAQ

What does himeiromai (ἱμείρομαι) mean?

Himeiromai (Strong's G2442) is a Greek word most simply glossed "be affectionately desirous". himeiromai (him-ei'-rom-ai) v. 1. to long for [middle voice from himeros (a yearning, of uncertain affinity)]

How many times is himeiromai (ἱμείρομαι) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G2442 across 2 books.

Where can I study himeiromai (ἱμείρομαι) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2442 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate himeiromai (ἱμείρομαι)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as affectionately. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2442 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G2442, with linked reader references where each row is available.