Lexicon shethah: Surface, expanse, field Original Word: שְׁתָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance drink (Aramaic) corresponding to shathah -- drink. see HEBREW shathah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to shathah Definition to drink NASB Translation drank (2), drink (1), drinking (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שְׁתָה] verb drink (ᵑ7 שְׁתָא, אִשְׁתִּי, Syriac ![]() Pe`al Perfect3masculine plural אִשְׁתִּיו (K§ 11, 4, a))Daniel 5:3,4; Imperfect3masculine plural יִשְׁתּוֺן Daniel 5:2; Participle active שָׁתֵה Daniel 5:1, plural שָׁתַ֫יִן; — drink, accusative wine Daniel 5:1,4, + ב of vessel Daniel 5:23 and (accusative omitted) Daniel 5:2; Daniel 5:3. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: This Aramaic verb is derived from a root that is cognate with the Hebrew שָׁתָה (shathah), which also means "to drink."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 4095: πίνω (pino) • to drink Usage: This verb is used in the context of consuming liquids, typically referring to the act of drinking beverages, including water and wine. Context: The Aramaic verb שְׁתָה appears in the context of the Hebrew Bible, particularly in sections written in Aramaic, such as parts of the Book of Daniel and Ezra. It is used to describe the act of drinking, often in settings that involve feasting or ceremonial consumption. For example, in the Book of Daniel, the term is used to describe the drinking of wine during the royal feasts. The act of drinking in these contexts can carry significant cultural and religious connotations, reflecting the customs and practices of the time. The verb שְׁתָה is a straightforward term that conveys the physical act of consuming liquids, yet it can also imply participation in social or religious rituals. Forms and Transliterations אִשְׁתִּ֖יו אשתיו וְאִשְׁתִּ֣יו וְיִשְׁתּ֣וֹן ואשתיו וישתון שָׁתֵֽה׃ שָׁתַ֣יִן שתה׃ שתין ’iš·tîw ’ištîw ishTiv šā·ṯa·yin šā·ṯêh šāṯayin šāṯêh shaTayin shaTeh veishTiv veyishTon wə’ištîw wə·’iš·tîw wə·yiš·tō·wn wəyištōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 5:1 HEB: אַלְפָּ֖א חַמְרָ֥א שָׁתֵֽה׃ NAS: of his nobles, and he was drinking wine KJV: of his lords, and drank wine INT: of the thousand wine was drinking Daniel 5:2 Daniel 5:3 Daniel 5:4 Daniel 5:23 5 Occurrences |