Greek Word Study
The meaning of “σίκερα”
Understanding síkera reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Hebrew origin (שֵׁכָר) strong drink. - an intoxicant, i.e. intensely fermented liquor
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
σίκερα
Phoneticsik'-er-ah
Transliterationsíkera
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Hebrew origin (שֵׁכָר) strong drink. - an intoxicant, i.e. intensely fermented liquor
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 1:15 | “For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb.” Word: σίκερα (síkera) |