ψωμίζω

psōmizōVerbG5595

to feed/dole out

From: from the base of G5596 (ψωμίον);

Short Definition

to supply with bits, i.e. (generally) to nourish

Full Lexicon Entry

to feed with morsels (as children or the sick; Hippocr.), hence, generally, in late writers, to feed, nourish: with accusative of person(s), (LXX).
LXX Usage: chiefly for אָכַל hi.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Corinthians
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 13:3
  • Romans 12:20

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