שָׁכַר
Strong's H7937
shâkar
/shaw-kar'/
to become tipsy; in a qualified sense, to satiate with astimulating drink or (figuratively) influence
Quick Facts
- Strong's Number
- H7937
- Hebrew
- שָׁכַר
- Transliteration
- shâkar
- Pronunciation
- /shaw-kar'/
- KJV Translations
- 4 distinct renderings
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
Definition & Etymology
Full Definition
to become tipsy; in a qualified sense, to satiate with astimulating drink or (figuratively) influence
Derivation
a primitive root;
KJV Translation Breakdown
This Hebrew word is translated as the following in the King James Version:
(be filled with) drink (abundantly)(bemake) drunk(-en)be merry. (Superlative of H8248 (שָׁקָה).)
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