Definition
ψωμίζω
(ψωμός, a morsel), [in LXX chiefly for אָכַל hi. ;]
to feed with morsels (as children or the sick; Hippocr.), hence, generally, in late writers, to feed, nourish: with accusative of person(s), Romans 12:20 (LXX); with accusative of thing(s), to give out for food, 1 Corinthians 13:3 (cf. WM, § 32, 4an; for dupl. accusative, cf. Numbers 11:4, Sir.15.3, al.).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ψωμίζω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Romans 12:20ψώμιζε · feedOn the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
- 1 Corinthians 13:3ψωμίσω · I giveIf I give all I possess to the poor and exult in the surrender of my body, but have not love, I gain nothing.