Greek Word Study
The meaning of “μεθύσκω”
Understanding methýskō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
a prolonged (transitive) form of μεθύω be drunk(-en). - to intoxicate
G3182
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
μεθύσκω
Phoneticmeth-oos'-ko
Transliterationmethýskō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
a prolonged (transitive) form of μεθύω be drunk(-en). - to intoxicate
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 12:45 | “But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;” Word: μεθύσκω (methýskō) | |
| Ephesians 5:18 | “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;” Word: μεθύσκω (methýskō) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:7 | “For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.” Word: μεθύσκω (methýskō) |