διψῶ
dipsáō
I thirst
To experience thirst (a physiological need for water); more broadly, to desire or long deeply for something, especially in a figurative sense (such as longing for righteousness, justice, or spiritual fulfillment). The core meaning is a physical sensation of needing liquid, but in certain contexts, it expresses metaphorical longing or deep desire.
John 4:15 · Word #14
Lexicon G1372
| Lemma | διψάω |
| Transliteration | dipsáō |
| Strong's | G1372 |
| Definition | To experience thirst (a physiological need for water); more broadly, to desire or long deeply for something, especially in a figurative sense (such as longing for righteousness, justice, or spiritual fulfillment). The core meaning is a physical sensation of needing liquid, but in certain contexts, it expresses metaphorical longing or deep desire. |
Morphology V PRS ACT SUBJ 1P SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | SUBJ — Subjunctive — Expresses possibility or purpose |
| Person | 1P — 1st person — The speaker ("I" / "we") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | I thirst |
| Literal | I-might-thirst |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | διψάω |
| Strong's | G1372 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1372-04
I may thirst
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing aspect), active voice, subjunctive mood, first person singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The verb derives from the root διψ- referring to physical thirst and extended metaphorical longing. The present active subjunctive, first person singular, is rendered "I may thirst" to reflect ongoing aspect and subjunctive mood (potential or contingent action). |
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