Strong's Lexicon himeiromai: To long for, to yearn Original Word: ἱμείρομαι Word Origin: Derived from a primary verb Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἱμείρομαι, similar concepts of longing and yearning can be found in Hebrew words such as תָּאַב (ta'av) - to desire, and כָּסַף (kasaph) - to long for. Usage: The Greek verb ἱμείρομαι (himeiromai) conveys a deep, earnest longing or yearning. It is often used to express a strong desire or affection for someone or something. In the context of the New Testament, it can reflect a spiritual longing or a deep emotional connection. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, longing and yearning were common themes in literature and philosophy, often associated with love, desire, and the pursuit of the divine. The concept of longing was not only limited to romantic or personal relationships but also extended to spiritual and philosophical aspirations. In the Hellenistic world, such emotions were seen as powerful motivators for human behavior and were often explored in the context of human-divine relationships. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originvariant reading for homeiromai, q.v. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2442: ἱμείρωἱμείρω: middle ἱμείρομαι; (ἵμερος desire, longing, (allied with ἵλεως; Vanicek, p. 88); cf. οἰκτείρω); to desire, long for, especially of the longing of love: ὑμῶν (Winer's Grammar, § 30, 10 b.), i. e. your souls, to win them to Christ, 1 Thessalonians 2:8 Rec.; see ὁμείρομαι. (the Sept. Job 3:21; in Greek writings from Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be affectionately desirous. Middle voice from himeros (a yearning; of uncertain affinity); to long for -- be affectionately desirous. Forms and Transliterations ιμειρόμενοι ιμείρονται ομειρομενοι ὀμειρόμενοι ὁμειρόμενοι omeiromenoi omeirómenoiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Thessalonians 2:8 V-PPM/P-NMPGRK: οὕτως ὀμειρόμενοι ὑμῶν εὐδοκοῦμεν KJV: So being affectionately desirous of you, INT: Thus yearning over you we were pleased |
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