The meaning of “ποτίζω”
Understanding potízō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
give (make) to drink, feed, water. - to furnish drink, irrigate
ποτίζω
give (make) to drink, feed, water. - to furnish drink, irrigate
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: ποτίζω (potízō) | |
| Mark 15:36 | “And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come to take him down.” Word: ποτίζω (potízō) | |
| Luke 13:15 | “The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?” Word: ποτίζω (potízō) | |
| 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: ποτίζω (potízō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 3:7 | “So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.” Word: ποτίζω (potízō) |