διψᾷ
dipsáō
is thirsty
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.
Romans 12:20 · Word #10
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 3P 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 | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | is thirsty |
| Literal | thirsts |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | διψάω |
| Strong's | G1372 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1372-01
may thirst
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present active subjunctive, 3rd person singular (Gr,V,SPA3,,S,) — denotes ongoing action in a contingent or potential sense. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active subjunctive, third person singular, conveys an ongoing or potential action: "may thirst." This preserves the core root sense of experiencing thirst or deep longing while reflecting the subjunctive mood’s sense of possibility or contingency. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
may thirst
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "may be thirsty". |