[ἱμείρομαι] middle voice from ἵμερος (a yearning; of uncertain affinity); to long for
Usages throughout the bible
1 Thessalonians 2:8
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So being affectionately desirous G2442 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.
