Strong's H7937 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: שָׁכַר (shâkar)

Pronunciation: shaw-kar'

POS: shaw-kar' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to become tipsy; in a qualified sense, to satiate with astimulating drink or (figuratively) influence; (be filled with) drink (abundantly), (be, make) drunk(-en), be merry. (Superlative of שָׁקָה.)

KJV Usage: (be filled with) drink (abundantly), (be, make) drunk(-en), be merry. (Superlative of .)

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to be or become drunk or drunken, be intoxicated
• 2. 1a) (Qal) to become drunken
• 3. 1b)(Piel) to make drunken, cause to be drunk
• 4. 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to be drunk
• 5. 1d) (Hithpael) to make oneself drunk

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G3178
• GREEK G3182
• GREEK G3182
• GREEK G3184

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