Strong's Lexicon shekar: Strong drink, intoxicating beverage Original Word: שֵׁכָר Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁכַר (shakar), meaning "to be or become drunk." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3178 (methusma): Refers to drunkenness or an intoxicating drink. - G3630 (oinos): Generally refers to wine, but in some contexts, it can imply strong drink. Usage: The term "shekar" refers to fermented beverages that are stronger than wine, often translated as "strong drink" or "intoxicating drink" in English. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe alcoholic beverages that can lead to intoxication if consumed in excess. The term is often mentioned in contexts that warn against overindulgence and the potential moral and social consequences of drunkenness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, "shekar" was a common part of daily life and religious practices. It was made from grains or fruits other than grapes, such as dates or barley. While wine was more prevalent, "shekar" was accessible and used in various social and religious settings. The consumption of strong drink was regulated by cultural norms and religious laws, which often emphasized moderation and warned against the dangers of excessive drinking. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shakar Definition intoxicating drink, strong drink NASB Translation drink (2), drink of strong (1), drink or strong (1), drunkards* (1), liquor (1), strong (2), strong drink (18). Brown-Driver-Briggs שֵׁכָר noun [masculine] intoxioating drink, strong drink (BaNB § 71); — always ׳שׁ absolute; usually "" וַיִן (except Psalm 69:13): Isaiah 29:8; usually condemned, Isaiah 5:11,22; Isaiah 28:7 (3 t. in verse); Isaiah 56:12 (׳נִסְבְּאָה שׁ), Micah 2:11; 1 Samuel 1:15; Proverbs 20:1; forbidden to priests on duty Leviticus 10:9 (P); not for princes Proverbs 31:4; nor Nazirite Numbers 6:3; Judges 13:4,7,14, compare ׳חֹמֶץ שׁ Numbers 6:3; ׳שׁוֺתֵי שׁ Psalm 69:13 drunkards; but ׳שׁ as common drink Deuteronomy 29:5 (opposed to miraculous), allowable in sacrificial meal Deuteronomy 14:26, commended for weak and weary Proverbs 31:4; ׳נֶסֶךְ שׁ Numbers 28:7(P; for יַיִן Numbers 28:14); see further KennedyEncy. Bib. iv. 5309 f. — On form compare LagM ii. 357; BN 51. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance strong drink, drunkard, strong wine From shakar; an intoxicant, i.e. Intensely alcoholic liquor -- strong drink, + drunkard, strong wine. see HEBREW shakar Forms and Transliterations בַשֵּׁכָ֜ר בשכר הַשֵּׁכָ֔ר השכר וְלַשֵּׁכָ֑ר וְשֵׁכָ֑ר וְשֵׁכָ֖ר וְשֵׁכָ֗ר וְשֵׁכָ֞ר וְשֵׁכָר֙ וּבַשֵּׁכָ֔ר וּבַשֵּׁכָ֖ר ובשכר ולשכר ושכר שֵׁכָ֑ר שֵׁכָ֖ר שֵׁכָ֣ר שֵׁכָֽר׃ שכר שכר׃ ḇaš·šê·ḵār ḇaššêḵār haš·šê·ḵār hashsheChar haššêḵār šê·ḵār šêḵār sheChar ū·ḇaš·šê·ḵār ūḇaššêḵār uvashsheChar vashsheChar velashsheChar vesheChar wə·laš·šê·ḵār wə·šê·ḵār wəlaššêḵār wəšêḵārLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 10:9 HEB: יַ֣יִן וְשֵׁכָ֞ר אַל־ תֵּ֣שְׁתְּ ׀ NAS: Do not drink wine or strong KJV: wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons INT: wine drink nor drink Numbers 6:3 Numbers 6:3 Numbers 28:7 Deuteronomy 14:26 Deuteronomy 29:6 Judges 13:4 Judges 13:7 Judges 13:14 1 Samuel 1:15 Psalm 69:12 Proverbs 20:1 Proverbs 31:4 Proverbs 31:6 Isaiah 5:11 Isaiah 5:22 Isaiah 24:9 Isaiah 28:7 Isaiah 28:7 Isaiah 28:7 Isaiah 29:9 Isaiah 56:12 Micah 2:11 23 Occurrences |
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