Strong's Lexicon sikera: Strong drink Original Word: σίκερα Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, corresponding to Strong's Hebrew 7941 (שֵׁכָר, shekar) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: Strong's Hebrew 7941 (שֵׁכָר, shekar) is the equivalent term in the Old Testament, often translated as "strong drink." It appears in passages such as Leviticus 10:9, where priests are instructed not to drink wine or strong drink when entering the tent of meeting, and Proverbs 20:1, which warns that "wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging." Usage: The term "sikera" refers to an intoxicating beverage other than wine, often translated as "strong drink" in English. It is used in the context of prohibitions against excessive consumption and warnings about its effects. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, "sikera" was a fermented drink made from grains, fruits, or honey, similar to what we might consider beer or mead today. It was known for its intoxicating effects and was often associated with revelry and excess. The consumption of strong drink was common in various cultures of the ancient Near East, but the Bible often warns against its misuse, emphasizing moderation and self-control. HELPS Word-studies 4608 síkera (a transliteration of the Hebrew 7941/shēkhār, "alcoholic drink") – any fermented, intoxicating drink (sometimes made from grapes); "strong drink, fermented from fruits, grain, dates or honey, i.e. not distilled alcoholic beverages "such as whiskey, gin, and vodka, which were not known in the ancient world" (L & N, 1, 6.200). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin shekar Definition fermented liquor NASB Translation liquor (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4608: σίκερασίκερα, τό (Hebrew שֵׁכָר (rather, according to Kautzsch (Gram., p. 11) for שִׁכְרָא (properly, σικρα) the stative emphatic of שְׁכַר (literally, 'intoxicating' drink))), indeclinable (Winers Grammar, 68 (66); Buttmann, 24 (21)) (yet Eusebius, praep. evang. 6, 10, 8 has a genitive σικερος (and Sophocles in his Lex. quotes from Cyrill. Alex. 1, 1041 d. (edited by Migne) a genitive σικερατος), strong drink, an intoxicating beverage, different from wine (except in Numbers 28:7 (cf. Isaiah 28:7)); it was a factitious product, made of a mixture of sweet ingredients, whether derived from grain and vegetables, or from the juice of fruits (dates), or a decoction of honey: Luke 1:15 (Leviticus 10:9; Numbers 6:3; Deuteronomy 14:25 ( Strong's Exhaustive Concordance strong drink. Of Hebrew origin (shekar); an intoxicant, i.e. Intensely fermented liquor -- strong drink. see HEBREW shekar Forms and Transliterations σικερα σικέρα σίκερα σικέραν Σίκιμα σίκλοι σίκλον σίκλος σίκλου σίκλους σίκλω σικλών σίκλων σικυηράτω σικύους sikera síkeraLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
|
