Greek Word Study

The meaning of πάροινος

Understanding pároinos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

given to wine. - staying near wine, i.e. tippling (a toper)

Explore 1 Timothy Quizzes

Test your knowledge of the book where this word appears most

Explore

Full Lexicon Index

Browse all Greek word studies

Browse
G3943
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

πάροινος

Phoneticpar'-oy-nos
Transliterationpároinos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

given to wine. - staying near wine, i.e. tippling (a toper)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
1 Timothy 3:3

Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

Word: πάροινος (pároinos)
Titus 1:7

For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

Word: πάροινος (pároinos)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
1 Timothy
Book Distribution

Related Resources