The meaning of “διψάω”
Understanding dipsáō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(be, be a-)thirst(-y). - to thirst for (literally or figuratively)
διψάω
(be, be a-)thirst(-y). - to thirst for (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 25:37 | “Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?” Word: διψάω (dipsáō) | |
| John 6:35 | “And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.” Word: διψάω (dipsáō) | |
| Romans 12:20 | “Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.” Word: διψάω (dipsáō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 4:11 | “Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace;” Word: διψάω (dipsáō) | |
| Revelation 21:6 | “And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.” Word: διψάω (dipsáō) |