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thirst

Meaning of “thirst”

Sense 1: A strong need or desire for drink; by figure, an intense desire for something. Sense 2: To feel thirst; by figure, to desire intensely.

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31 occurrences31 verses18 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Exodus 17:3

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Psalms 69:21
They gave me also gall for my meat; and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.
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1611 witness · Psalms 69:21 · retained source text

They gaue mee also gall for my meat, and in my thirst they gaue mee vineger to drinke.

1611 marginal noteMat.27.28. mar.15.23. iohn 19.29.

Psalms 104:11
They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst.
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1611 witness · Psalms 104:11 · retained source text

They giue drinke to euery beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst.

1611 marginal noteHeb. break

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