G2442 ἱμείρομαι

Strong's Greek Concordance · 1 KJV occurrence

ἱμείρομαι

himeíromai

Definition

of uncertain affinity); to long for

KJV Renderings

be affectionately desirous

Derivation / Etymology

middle voice from (a yearning;

KJV Verses (1)

1 Thessalonians 2:8So 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.