διψάω (dipsáō) — Thirst

Greek word study: διψάω (dipsáō), Strong's G1372. to thirst for (literally or figuratively)

GreekStrong's G1372
Quick definition
Greek word
διψάω (dipsáō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to thirst for (literally or figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: from a variation of G1373 (δίψος);

KJV translation words: (be, be a-)thirst(-y)

Where this word appears

Strong's G1372 is tagged on 16 words in 16 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:6 and last appears in Revelation 22:17.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

thirsting ×4will thirst ×3I thirsted ×2I may thirst ×1I thirst ×1he shall thirst ×1shall thirst ×1thirst ×1thirsting for ×1will they thirst ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

διψήσει ×3διψᾷ ×2διψῶ ×2διψῶντα ×2ἐδίψησα ×2διψήσουσιν ×1διψῶμεν ×1διψῶν ×1διψῶντες ×1διψῶντι ×1

Books where it appears most

John ×6Matthew ×5Revelation ×3Romans ×11 Corinthians ×1

Verses (all 16)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1373 δίψος (dípsos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does dipsáō (G1372) mean?

To thirst for (literally or figuratively).

How is G1372 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1372 as: (be, be a-)thirst(-y).

How often does διψάω (dipsáō) appear?

Strong's G1372 is tagged on 16 words in 16 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 5:6 and last appears in Revelation 22:17.