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Lexicon :: Strong's G1372 - dipsaō

Aa
διψάω
Transliteration
dipsaō (Key)
Pronunciation
dip-sah'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
From a variation of δίψος (G1373)
Dictionary Aids

Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 2:226,177

Strong’s Definitions

διψάω dipsáō, dip-sah'-o; from a variation of G1373; to thirst for (literally or figuratively):—(be, be a-)thirst(-y).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 16x

The KJV translates Strong's G1372 in the following manner: thirst (10x), be thirsty (3x), be athirst (3x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 16x
The KJV translates Strong's G1372 in the following manner: thirst (10x), be thirsty (3x), be athirst (3x).

  1. to suffer thirst, suffer from thirst

    1. figuratively, those who are said to thirst who painfully feel their want of, and eagerly long for, those things by which the soul is refreshed, supported, strengthened

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
διψάω dipsáō, dip-sah'-o; from a variation of G1373; to thirst for (literally or figuratively):—(be, be a-)thirst(-y).
STRONGS G1372:
διψάω, -ῶ, subjunctive present 3 person singular δίψᾷ (John 7:37; Romans 12:20; often so from the Macedonian age on for the Attic δίψῇ, cf. Winers Grammar, § 13, 3 b.; [Buttmann, 44 (38)]; Lob. ad Phryn., p. 61); future διψήσω; 1 aorist ἐδίψησα; (δίψα, thirst); [from Homer down]; to thirst;
1. absolutely, to suffer thirst; suffer from thirst: properly, Matthew 25:35, 37, 42, 44; John 4:15; John 19:28; Romans 12:20; 1 Corinthians 4:11; figuratively, those are said to thirst who painfully feel their want of, and eagerly long for, those things by which the soul is refreshed, supported, strengthened: John 4:13; John 6:35; John 7:37; Revelation 7:16; Revelation 21:6; Revelation 22:17; (Sir. 24:21 (Sir 24:20); Sir 51:24).
2. with an accusative of the thing desired: τὴν δικαιοσύνην, Matthew 5:6, (Psalm 62:2 (Ps. 63:2) in the better Greek writings with the genitive; cf. Winers Grammar, § 30, 10 b.; [Buttmann, 147 (129)]; ἐλευθερίας, Plato, rep. 8, p. 562 c.; τιμῆς, Plutarch, Cat. maj. 11; others; cf. Winer's Grammar, 17).
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Psalms
62:2; 63:2
Matthew
5:6; 25:35; 25:37; 25:42; 25:44
John
4:13; 4:15; 6:35; 7:37; 7:37; 19:28
Romans
12:20; 12:20
1 Corinthians
4:11
Revelation
7:16; 21:6; 22:17

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G1372 matches the Greek διψάω (dipsaō),
which occurs 16 times in 16 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 5:6

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 5:6 - Happy are those whose heart's desire is for righteousness: for they will have their desire.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:35

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:35 - For I was in need of food, and you gave it to me: I was in need of drink, and you gave it to me: I was wandering, and you took me in;

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:37

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:37 - Then will the upright make answer to him, saying, Lord, when did we see you in need of food, and give it to you? or in need of drink, and give it to you?

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:42

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:42 - For I was in need of food, and you gave it not to me; I was in need of drink, and you gave it not to me:

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Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:44

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 25:44 - Then will they make answer, saying, Lord, when did we see you in need of food or drink, or wandering, or without clothing, or ill, or in prison, and did not take care of you?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:13 - Jesus said to her, Everyone who takes this water will be in need of it again:

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:14 - But whoever takes the water I give him will never be in need of drink again; for the water I give him will become in him a fountain of eternal life.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 4:15 - The woman said to him, Sir, give me this water, so that I may not be in need again of drink and will not have to come all this way for it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 6:35

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 6:35 - And this was the answer of Jesus: I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never be in need of food, and he who has faith in me will never be in need of drink.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 7:37

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 7:37 - On the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus got up and said in a loud voice, If any man is in need of drink let him come to me and I will give it to him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 19:28

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 19:28 - After this, being conscious that all things had now been done so that the Writings might come true, Jesus said, Give me water.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:20

Unchecked Copy BoxRom 12:20 - But if one who has hate for you is in need of food or of drink, give it to him, for in so doing you will put coals of fire on his head.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Co 4:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Co 4:11 - Even to this hour we are without food, drink, and clothing, we are given blows and have no certain resting-place;

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Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:16

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:16 - They will never be in need of food or drink: and they will never again be troubled by the burning heat of the sun:

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Unchecked Copy BoxRev 21:6

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 21:6 - And he said to me, It is done. I am the First and the Last, the start and the end. I will freely give of the fountain of the water of life to him who is in need.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRev 22:17

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 22:17 - And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him who gives ear, say, Come. And let him who is in need come; and let everyone desiring it take of the water of life freely.
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