◄ 1098. gleukos ►
Strong's Lexicon gleukos: Sweet wine, new wine Original Word: γλεῦκος Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: gleukos Pronunciation: GLYOO-kos Phonetic Spelling: (glyoo'-kos) Definition: the unfermented juice of grapes; hence: sweet new wine. Meaning: Sweet new wine, often associated with freshly pressed grape juice that has not yet fully fermented. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb γλυκύς (glykys), meaning "sweet." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H8492 תִּירוֹשׁ (tirosh): Often translated as "new wine" or "fresh wine," tirosh refers to the unfermented or partially fermented juice of the grape. It is used in the Old Testament to denote the blessings of abundance and the joy associated with the harvest (e.g., Deuteronomy 7:13, Hosea 2:8). • H3196 יַיִן (yayin): This term is more general and refers to wine in various stages of fermentation. It is used throughout the Old Testament to describe both the blessings and potential pitfalls of wine consumption (e.g., Genesis 9:21, Psalm 104:15). These Hebrew terms provide a broader understanding of the cultural and religious significance of wine in biblical times, illustrating its role in both daily life and spiritual symbolism. Usage: The term γλεῦκος is used in the New Testament to refer to new wine, particularly in the context of its effects when consumed in significant quantities. Context: The Greek term γλεῦκος appears in the New Testament in Acts 2:13, where it is used to describe the accusation made by some onlookers during the event of Pentecost. The onlookers mockingly suggested that the apostles were "full of new wine" (γλεῦκος) because they were speaking in tongues, a miraculous event that occurred when the Holy Spirit descended upon them. The implication was that the apostles were behaving as if they were intoxicated, although Peter quickly refuted this claim by explaining that it was too early in the day for such a condition (Acts 2:15). In the cultural context of the time, γλεῦκος referred to the freshly pressed juice of grapes, which was sweet and had not yet undergone the full fermentation process to become strong wine. This new wine was known for its sweetness and was often consumed soon after the grape harvest. While it could have a mild intoxicating effect if consumed in large quantities, it was not as potent as fully fermented wine. The use of γλεῦκος in Acts 2:13 highlights the misunderstanding of the observers regarding the spiritual phenomenon taking place. It serves as a narrative device to contrast the natural explanation of drunkenness with the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit. This passage underscores the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, which cannot be equated with mere physical intoxication. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from glukus Definition sweet new wine NASB Translation sweet wine (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1098: γλεῦκος γλεῦκος, 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 Gleúkous Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 2:13 N-GNS GRK: ἔλεγον ὅτι Γλεύκους μεμεστωμένοι εἰσίν NAS: They are full of sweet wine. KJV: These men are full of new wine. INT: said Of new wine full they are Strong's Greek 1098 1 Occurrence Γλεύκους — 1 Occ.