STRONGS NT 3655a: ὁμείρομαιὁμείρομαι (or ὀμείρω, see below) equivalent to ἱμείρομαι; to desire, long for, yearn after (A. V. to be affectionately desirous): τίνος, 1 Thessalonians 2:8, G L T Tr WH (but the last read ὁμειρόμενοι, cf. their Appendix, p. 144 and Lob. Pathol. Element. 1:72), on the authority of all the uncial and many cursive manuscripts, for Rec. ἱμειρόμενοι. The word is unknown to the Greek writers, but the commentators at the passage recognize it, as do Hesychius, Phavorinus, and Photius, and interpret it by ἐπιθυμεῖν. It is found in Psalm 62:2 Symm., and according to some manuscripts in Job 3:21. According to the conjecture of Fritzsche, Commentary on Mark, p. 792, it is composed of ὁμοῦ and ἐίρειν, just as Photius (p. 331, 8 edition Porson) explains it ὁμοῦ ἡρμοσθαι (so Theophylact (cf. Tdf.'s note)). But there is this objection, that all the verbs compounded with ὁμοῦ govern the dative, not the genitive. Since Nicander, ther. verse 402, uses μείρομαι for ἱμείρομαι, some suppose that the original form is μείρομαι, to which, after the analogy of κέλλω and ὀκέλλω), either ἰ or ὁ is for euphony prefixed in ἱμείρομαι and ὁμείρομαι But as ἱμείρομαι is derived from ἵμερος, we must suppose that Nicander dropped the ι( syllable to suit the meter. Accordingly, ὁμείρεσθαι seems not to differ at all from ἱμείρεσθαι, and its form must be attributed to a vulgar pronunciation. Cf. (WHs Appendix, p. 152); Winers Grammar, 101 (95); (Buttmann, 64 (56); Ellicott on 1 Thessalonians, the passage cited; (Kuenen and Cobet, N. T. Vat., p. ciii.)).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H1653 גֶּשֶׁם (geshem): Refers to rain, particularly heavy rain or showers.
• H4306 מָטָר (matar): Denotes rain, often used in the context of divine provision or judgment.
• H7241 רְבִיבִים (rebibim): Refers to showers or abundant rain, emphasizing the plentiful nature of the rainfall.

These Hebrew terms share a similar thematic significance with ὄμβρος, highlighting the role of rain as a critical element in the biblical narrative, symbolizing both God's provision and His power over creation.

Usage: The word ὄμβρος is used in the New Testament to describe natural phenomena, specifically in the context of rain or showers. It is typically associated with the idea of a significant and sometimes unexpected rainfall.

Context: The Greek word ὄμβρος appears in the New Testament to describe instances of heavy rain or showers. This term is used to convey the idea of a sudden and intense downpour, often with implications of divine intervention or natural power. In the Berean Standard Bible, ὄμβρος is used in contexts that highlight the natural world's response to God's sovereignty and the provision of rain as a blessing or a tool of judgment.

For example, in the New Testament, the word is used to illustrate the power and unpredictability of nature, which can serve as a metaphor for God's control over creation. The imagery of rain is often employed to signify both physical and spiritual nourishment, as well as the cleansing and renewal that comes from divine grace.

The use of ὄμβρος in biblical texts underscores the importance of rain in the agrarian society of the time, where it was seen as essential for survival and prosperity. The suddenness and intensity of an ὄμβρος could be both a blessing, bringing much-needed water to crops, and a challenge, potentially causing flooding or damage.