Strong's Lexicon shethiyyah: Drinking, drink Original Word: שְׁתִיָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁתָה (shathah), meaning "to drink." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of drinking is "πίνω" (pino), Strong's Greek #4095, which means "to drink." Usage: The term "shethiyyah" refers to the act of drinking or a drink itself. It is used in contexts related to the consumption of liquids, often in ceremonial or ritualistic settings. The word can denote both the physical act of drinking and the symbolic or communal aspects associated with it. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, drinking was not only a daily necessity but also a significant part of social and religious life. Water, wine, and other beverages were integral to meals, celebrations, and religious ceremonies. The act of drinking could symbolize fellowship, covenant, and blessing. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, drinking often carried connotations of hospitality and divine provision. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of shethi Definition a drinking NASB Translation drinking (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שְׁתִיָּה noun feminine drinking (mode or amount) Esther 1:8. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance drinking Feminine of shthiy; potation -- drinking. see HEBREW shthiy Forms and Transliterations וְהַשְּׁתִיָּ֥ה והשתיה vehashshetiYah wə·haš·šə·ṯî·yāh wəhaššəṯîyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Esther 1:8 HEB: וְהַשְּׁתִיָּ֥ה כַדָּ֖ת אֵ֣ין NAS: The drinking was [done] according to the law, KJV: And the drinking [was] according to the law; INT: the drinking to the law there 1 Occurrence |
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