Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to desire
Usage: ἱμείρω [in LXX: Job.3:21 B3R (ABא, ὁμ-) ;] 1Th.2:8 (Rec.), see: ὁμείρομαί. (AS)
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 desire, death, obtain, digging, and treasures. 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
- desire, death, obtain, digging, and treasures
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
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.
English Usage Signals
Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.
desire
death
obtain
digging
treasures
being
affectionately
desirous
willing
imparted
gospel
god
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:
- Job 3:21 — ὁμείρονται
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.
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.
Who desire death, and obtain it not, Digging for it as for treasures;
Usage Excerpts
First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2442.
Who desire death, and obtain it not, Digging for it as for treasures;
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
1 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
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 desire, death, obtain, digging, treasures, and being. 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.