Hebrew word study
שָׁכַר H7937
- Transliteration
- shâkar
- Pronunciation
- shaw-kar'
- KJV glosses
- (be filled with) drink (abundantly), (be, make) drunk(-en), be merry. (Superlative of H8248 (שָׁקָה).)
Lexical summary
to become tipsy
in a qualified sense, to satiate with astimulating drink or (figuratively) influence
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
to become tipsy
in a qualified sense, to satiate with astimulating drink or (figuratively) influence
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information