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desired

Meaning of “desired”

Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of desire, meaning to wish for, long for, request, or take pleasure in.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
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First occurrence: Genesis 3:6

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1 Samuel 12:13
Now therefore behold the king whom ye have chosen, and whom ye have desired! and, behold, the Lord hath set a king over you.
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1611 witness · 1 Samuel 12:13 · retained source text

Now therefore, behold the King whom yee haue chosen, and whom yee haue desired: and behold, the LORD hath set a King ouer you.

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Wished for; coveted; requested; entreated.

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