Strong's Lexicon methusos: Drunkard Original Word: μέθυσος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb "μεθύω" (methyō), meaning "to be drunk" or "to intoxicate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of drunkenness is "שִׁכּוֹר" (shikkor), Strong's Hebrew 7910, which also denotes a drunkard or someone intoxicated. Usage: The term "methusos" refers to a person who habitually engages in excessive drinking, leading to intoxication. In the New Testament, it is used to describe individuals who are characterized by a lifestyle of drunkenness, which is often associated with moral and spiritual degradation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, excessive drinking and drunkenness were common social issues, often linked to revelry and moral laxity. The early Christian community, influenced by Jewish teachings, viewed drunkenness as a vice that was incompatible with a life of holiness and self-control. The New Testament writers frequently warned against drunkenness, emphasizing the importance of sobriety and self-discipline. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom methuó Definition drunken NASB Translation drunkard (1), drunkards (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3183: μέθυσοςμέθυσος, μεθύσῃ, μέθυσον, in later Greek also of two terminations (μέθυ, see μέθη), drunken, intoxicated: 1 Corinthians 5:11; 1 Corinthians 6:10. (Phryn.: μέθυσος ἀνήρ, οὐκ ἐρεῖς, ἀλλά μεθυστικός. γυναῖκα δέ ἐρεῖς μέθυσον καί μεθυσην (Aristophanes); but Menander, Plutarch, Lucian, Sextus Empiricus, others (the Sept., Proverbs 23:21, etc.; Sir. 19:1, etc.) use it also of men; cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 151.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance drunkard. From methuo; tipsy, i.e. (as noun) a sot -- drunkard. see GREEK methuo Forms and Transliterations μεθυσοι μέθυσοι μεθυσος μέθυσος μεθύσου methusoi methusos methysoi méthysoi methysos méthysosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 5:11 N-NMSGRK: λοίδορος ἢ μέθυσος ἢ ἅρπαξ NAS: or a drunkard, or KJV: or a drunkard, or INT: railer or a drunkard or swindler 1 Corinthians 6:10 N-NMP Strong's Greek 3183 |
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