# G3713 ὀρέγομαι

ὀρέγομαι (orégomai), Strong’s G3713: to stretch oneself, i.e. reach out after (long for) KJV: covet after, desire. Occurs 3 times.

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*orégomai* — to stretch oneself, i.e. reach out after (long for)

KJV: covet after, desire

Occurs 3 times.

## Where it occurs
- [1 Timothy 3:1](https://besorah.bible/besorah/1-timothy/3?v=1) — This is a faithful saying: someone who seeks to be an overseer desires a good work.
- [1 Timothy 6:10](https://besorah.bible/besorah/1-timothy/6?v=10) — For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have…
- [Hebrews 11:16](https://besorah.bible/besorah/hebrews/11?v=16) — But now they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their…