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thirsty ~ (A) ~ when someone wants/needs a drink.
thirsty ~ (B) ~ a great desire for drink; the suffering caused by lack of drink.
thirsty ~ (B) ~ A great desire for God (Psalm 42:1). Only God can really satisfy the desires of our spirits (John 4:13-14).
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