Lexicon orexis: Desire, longing, appetite Original Word: ὄρεξις Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lust. From oregomai; excitement of the mind, i.e. Longing after -- lust. see GREEK oregomai NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the mid. of oregó Definition desire, longing NASB Translation desire (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3715: ὄρεξιςὄρεξις, ὀρέξεως, ἡ (ὀρέγομαι, which see), desire, longing, craving, for; eager desire, lust, appetite: of lust, Romans 1:27. It is used both in a good and a bad sense, as well of natural and lawful and even of proper cravings (of the appetite for food, Wis. 16:2f; Plutarch, mor., p. 635 c.; others; ἐπιστήμης, Plato, de fin., p. 414 b.), as also of corrupt and unlawful desires, Sir. 18:30 Sir. 23:6; ἄλογοι and λογιστικαι ὀρεξεις are contrasted in Aristotle, rhet. 1, 10, 7. (Cf. Trench, § lxxxvii.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὀρέγω (oregō), meaning "to reach out" or "to stretch oneself."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ὄρεξις, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words that describe desire or longing, such as תַּאֲוָה (ta'avah, Strong's Hebrew 8378), which means "desire" or "lust," and חֵשֶׁק (chesheq, Strong's Hebrew 2825), meaning "delight" or "longing." These terms are used in the Old Testament to convey the idea of desires that can either align with God's will or lead individuals astray, depending on their nature and object. Usage: The word ὄρεξις appears in the New Testament in contexts that discuss human desires, often with a negative connotation, highlighting the potential for such desires to lead individuals away from godly living. Context: The Greek term ὄρεξις is found in the New Testament in Romans 1:27, where it is used to describe the "shameful lusts" or "degrading passions" that arise when individuals turn away from God's truth. In this passage, the Apostle Paul addresses the consequences of idolatry and the resulting moral decay, emphasizing how unchecked desires can lead to actions that are contrary to God's design. The use of ὄρεξις in this context underscores the biblical teaching that human desires, when not aligned with divine will, can become corrupt and lead to sin. This aligns with the broader scriptural theme that calls believers to exercise self-control and to seek desires that are in harmony with God's righteousness. Forms and Transliterations ορεξει ορέξει ὀρέξει orexei oréxeiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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