Strong's G1372 · Greek
διψάω
dipsao · /dip-sah'-o/
Definition
from a variation of 1373; to thirst for (literally or figuratively):--(be, be a-)thirst(-y).
KJV: (be, be a-)thirst(-y)
Root / derivation: from a variation of 1373
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered διψάω across 16 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
16 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew5 verses
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Matthew 25:35For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:
Matthew 25:37Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?
Matthew 25:42For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:
Matthew 25:44Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?
John6 verses
Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again:
John 4:14But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
John 4:15The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw.
John 6:35And 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.
John 7:37In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.
John 19:28After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.
1 Corinthians1 verse
Revelation3 verses
They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.
Revelation 21:6And 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.
Revelation 22:17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1372 (dipsao) mean?
from a variation of 1373; to thirst for (literally or figuratively):--(be, be a-)thirst(-y).
How many times does G1372 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G1372 (διψάω) appears in 16 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “thirst.”
How is dipsao translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G1372 is rendered as “thirst” (10×), “athirst” (3×), “thirsty” (3×), “shall” (2×).
Where does the Greek word διψάω come from?
from a variation of 1373