Strongs Number: H7937
- Hebrew Word
- שָׁכַר
- Transliteration
- shâkar
- Phonetic
- shaw-kar'
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to become tipsy; in a qualified {sense} to satiate with a stimulating drink or (figuratively) influence. (Superlative of H8248.)
- BDB Definition
-
1. to be or become drunk or drunken, be intoxicated
a. (Qal) to become drunken
b. (Piel) to make drunken, cause to be drunk
c. (Hiphil) to cause to be drunk
d. (Hithpael) to make oneself drunk
- Origin
- A primitive root
- Bible Usage
- (be filled with) drink ({abundantly}) ({be} make) drunk ({-en}) be merry. [Superlative of H8248 .]