ὑδροποτέω

hudropoteōto drink waterHow to read Greek
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Definition

ὑδροποτίω, -ῶ

(ὕδωρ, πίνω), [in LXX: Dan LXX 1:12 שָׁתָה מַיִם) * ;]

to drink water, opposite to οἴνῳ χρῆσθαι: 1 Timothy 5:23 (Hdt., i, 71; Plat., Rep., 561 with, al.).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

1 total
  1. 1 Timothy 5:23ὑδροπότει · Stop drinking [only] water
    Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.