Lexicon shethiyyah: Drinking, drink Original Word: שְׁתִיָּה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance drinking Feminine of shthiy; potation -- drinking. see HEBREW shthiy 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. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb שָׁתָה (shathah), meaning "to drink."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G4095 (πίνω, pino): To drink Usage: The term שְׁתִיָּה is used in the context of drinking, often referring to the act itself or the substance consumed. It is a noun that denotes the concept of drinking or a drink. Context: The Hebrew word שְׁתִיָּה (shetiyah) appears in the context of drinking, particularly in ceremonial or social settings. It is used to describe the act of consuming liquids, which can include water, wine, or other beverages. The term is often associated with hospitality and communal gatherings, where sharing a drink is a sign of fellowship and goodwill. In the Hebrew Bible, drinking is sometimes depicted in both positive and negative lights, depending on the context—ranging from the joy of celebration to the potential for excess and moral decline. The concept of drinking is integral to various narratives and laws, reflecting the cultural and religious significance of potation in ancient Israelite society. 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 |