Psōmízō — G5595

Definition

verb

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

1. to feed by putting a bit or crumb (of food) into the mouth
2. universally, to feed, nourish

Usually translated as

feed

Origin

from the base of G5596

• psōmíon (G5596)

Occurrences

Psōmízō occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Romans (1), 1 Corinthians (1)

• Romans 12:20 — Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed (ψώμιζε) him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
• 1 Corinthians 13:3 — And though I bestow all my goods to feed (ψωμίσω) the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.