The meaning of “שָׁכַר”
Understanding shâkar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(be filled with) drink (abundantly), (be, make) drunk(-en), be merry. (Superlative of שָׁקָה.) - to become tipsy - in a ...
שָׁכַר
(be filled with) drink (abundantly), (be, make) drunk(-en), be merry. (Superlative of שָׁקָה.) - to become tipsy - in a qualified sense, to satiate with astimulating drink or (figuratively) influence 1) to be or become drunk or drunken, be intoxicated 1a) (Qal) to become drunken 1b)(Piel) to make drunken, cause to be drunk 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to be drunk 1d) (Hithpael) to make oneself drunk
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 43:34 | “And he took and sent messes unto them from before him: but Benjamin’s mess was five times so much as any of theirs. And they drank, and were merry with him. ” Word: שָׁכַר (shâkar) | |
| 1 Samuel 1:14 | “And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.” Word: שָׁכַר (shâkar) | |
| Song of Solomon 5:1 | “I am come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved.” Word: שָׁכַר (shâkar) | |
| Jeremiah 51:7 | “Babylon hath been a golden cup in the Lord’s hand, that made all the earth drunken: the nations have drunken of her wine; therefore the nations are mad.” Word: שָׁכַר (shâkar) | |
| Nahum 3:11 | “Thou also shalt be drunken: thou shalt be hid, thou also shalt seek strength because of the enemy.” Word: שָׁכַר (shâkar) |
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