Strong's Greek: 1373. δίψος (dipsos) -- Thirst

Strong's Lexicon

dipsos: Thirst

Original Word: δίψος
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: dipsos
Pronunciation: DIP-sos
Phonetic Spelling: (dip'-sos)
Definition: Thirst
Meaning: thirst.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb διψάω (dipsaō), meaning "to thirst."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H6771 צָמָא (tsama) - Thirst

- H6772 צָמֵא (tsame) - Thirsty

Usage: The term "dipsos" refers to a physical or metaphorical state of thirst. In the New Testament, it is often used to describe a deep longing or desire, not just for water, but for spiritual fulfillment and righteousness. This thirst is emblematic of the human soul's innate yearning for God and His righteousness.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the arid climate of the ancient Near East, thirst was a common and pressing concern. Water was a precious resource, and the experience of thirst was a powerful metaphor for spiritual need and dependence on God. In biblical times, thirst was not only a physical condition but also a symbol of spiritual longing and the soul's desire for divine sustenance.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as dipsaó
Definition
thirst
NASB Translation
thirst (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1373: δίψος

δίψος, διψηος (δίψους), τό, thirst: 2 Corinthians 11:27. (From Thucydides down, for the older δίψα.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

thirst.

Of uncertain affinity; thirst -- thirst.

Forms and Transliterations

δίψαν διψει δίψει δίψη δίψους dipsei dípsei

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