διψῶντα
dipsonta
from a variation of δίψος; to thirst for (literally or figuratively):--(be, be a-)thirst(-y).
Matthew 25:37 · Word #15
Lexicon G1372
| Lemma | διψάω |
| Transliteration | dipsáō |
| Strong's | G1372 |
Morphology V PRS ACT PTCP ACC M 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 | PTCP — Participle — A verbal adjective |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | διψάω |
| Strong's | G1372 |
SIBI-P1 G1372-07
the one who is thirsting
| Root | διψάω (dipsaō) |
| Core Meanings | to thirst, to be thirsty, to crave, to long for |
| Semantic Range | literal physical thirst for water; figurative longing or craving for righteousness, God, truth, or spiritual fulfillment |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical usage, thirst often symbolizes deep spiritual need or longing for God’s life-giving presence. The imagery connects physical dependence on water with spiritual dependence on divine provision, especially in teachings about living water and righteousness. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb, present active participle, accusative masculine singular (Gr,V,PPA,AMS). The form denotes an ongoing state of thirst, describing a masculine singular referent functioning as the direct object. |
| Rendering Rationale | The present active participle conveys ongoing action, so "is thirsting" preserves the continuous aspect. Rendering it as "the one" reflects the masculine singular participle functioning substantivally, while the accusative case indicates it serves as the object within its clause. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root διψάω (to thirst, to be thirsty, to crave, to long for)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G1372-04 |
dipso | I am thirsting / I may be thirsting |
G1372-05 |
dipsomen | we were being made thirsty |
Word Usage (16 occurrences of G1372)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 5:6 | διψῶντες | dipsontes | |
| Matthew 25:35 | ἐδίψησα | edipsesa | |
| Matthew 25:37 | διψῶντα | dipsonta |