Strong's Lexicon gleukos: Sweet wine, new wine Original Word: γλεῦκος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb γλυκύς (glykys), meaning "sweet." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "gleukos," the concept of wine is prevalent in the Old Testament, often referred to as יַיִן (yayin, Strong's Hebrew 3196) and תִּירוֹשׁ (tirosh, Strong's Hebrew 8492), the latter sometimes denoting new or fresh wine. Usage: The term "gleukos" refers to sweet or new wine, typically understood as freshly pressed grape juice that has not yet fully fermented. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe a type of wine that is sweet and potentially intoxicating if consumed in large quantities. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Jewish culture, wine was a common beverage, often consumed daily. "Gleukos" specifically refers to the early stages of wine, which was sweet and could be intoxicating. Wine played a significant role in social and religious settings, symbolizing joy and celebration. However, excessive consumption leading to drunkenness was frowned upon in Jewish and early Christian teachings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom glukus Definition sweet new wine NASB Translation sweet wine (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1098: γλεῦκοςγλεῦκος, γλεύκους, τό, must, the sweet juice pressed from the grape; Nicander, alex. 184, 299; Plutarch, others; Job 32:19; sweet wine: Acts 2:13. (Cf. BB. DD. under the word Strong's Exhaustive Concordance new wine, sweet wine Akin to glukus; sweet wine, i.e. (properly) must (fresh juice), but used of the more saccharine (and therefore highly inebriating) fermented wine -- new wine. see GREEK glukus Forms and Transliterations Γλευκους Γλεύκους γλυκάζον γλυκανθή γλύκασμα γλυκάσματα γλυκασμοί γλυκασμόν γλυκερού εγλύκανας εγλυκάνθη εγλυκάνθησαν Gleukous GleúkousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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