Strong's Lexicon methé: Drunkenness Original Word: μέθη Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb μεθύω (methyō), meaning "to be drunk" or "to drink to intoxication." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew Bible does not have a direct equivalent for "methé," but related concepts can be found in words like שִׁכָּרוֹן (shikkaron, H7943) meaning "drunkenness," and יַיִן (yayin, H3196) meaning "wine." Usage: The term "methé" refers to the state of intoxication or drunkenness, often associated with excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a condition that leads to moral and spiritual laxity, often contrasted with sobriety and self-control. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, wine was a common beverage, and social gatherings often involved drinking. However, excessive drinking and drunkenness were viewed negatively, as they led to a loss of self-control and were associated with various social and moral issues. The early Christian community, influenced by Jewish teachings, emphasized moderation and self-control, viewing drunkenness as contrary to a life led by the Spirit. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition drunkenness NASB Translation drunkenness (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3178: μέθημέθη, μέθης, ἡ (akin to μέθυ, wine; perhaps any intoxicating drink, Latintemetum; cf. German Meth (mead)), intoxication; drunkenness: Luke 21:34; plural, Romans 13:13; Galatians 5:21. (Hebrew שֵׁכָר, intoxicating drink, Proverbs 20:1; Isaiah 28:7; and שִׁכָּרון, intoxication, Ezekiel 23:32; Ezekiel 39:19; (Antiphon), Xenophon, Plato, others) (Cf. Trench, § lxi.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance drunkenness. Apparently a primary word; an intoxicant, i.e. (by implication) intoxication -- drunkenness. Forms and Transliterations μεθαι μέθαι μεθαις μέθαις μεθη μέθη μέθῃ μέθην μέθης methai méthai methais méthais methe methē méthei méthēiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 21:34 N-DFSGRK: κραιπάλῃ καὶ μέθῃ καὶ μερίμναις NAS: with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries KJV: surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares INT: dissipation and drunkenness and cares Romans 13:13 N-DFP Galatians 5:21 N-NFP Strong's Greek 3178 |
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