What does שָׁכַר · μεθύσκω mean in the Bible?
שָׁכַר · μεθύσκω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to become intoxicated".
Hebrew · H7937, G3182
שָׁכַר
To become tipsy ; in a qualified sense, to satiate with a stimulating drink or (figuratively) influence · to intoxicate
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שָׁכַר H7937 to become tipsy ; in a qualified sense, to satiate with a stimulating drink or (figuratively) influence
Pronunciation šākar
Intoxication as loss of rational control, extended figuratively to overwhelming influence or satiation of desire.
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μεθύσκω G3182 to intoxicate
Pronunciation methýskō
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What does שָׁכַר (shakar) mean in the Bible?
שָׁכַר · μεθύσκω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to become intoxicated".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H7937, G3182?
H7937, G3182 is connected to 19 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. to become intoxicated
Source Gloss
to become intoxicated
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups 3 Aligned forms 6
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 3×
Imperfect Lam 4:21 · Nah 3:11 2×
Perfect Isa 29:9 1×
Hiphil causative active — the subject causes someone else to perform the action 1×
Imperfect Deut 32:42 1×
Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action 2×
Infinitive absolute Hab 2:15 1×
Participle active Jer 51:7 1×
Word Origins
שָׁכַר is a primitive root - no further derivation.
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain