Strong’s H7937
שָׁכַר — shâkar
שָׁכַר (shâkar, Strong’s H7937) means: to become tipsy; in a qualified sense, to satiate with astimulating drink or (figuratively) influence.
to become tipsy; in a qualified sense, to satiate with astimulating drink or (figuratively) influence
- H7937
- /shaw-kar'/
- 19× in the Bible
- Transliteration
- shâkar
- Pronunciation
- shaw-kar'
- Occurrences
- 19
Meaning
- Hebrew
- שָׁכַר
- Definition
- to become tipsy; in a qualified sense, to satiate with astimulating drink or (figuratively) influence
- Derivation
- a primitive root;
- King James Version renders it as
- (be filled with) drink (abundantly), (be, make) drunk(-en), be merry. (Superlative of H8248 (שָׁקָה).)
Words derived from shâkar
- שִׁכּוֹר shikkôwrH7910 · intoxicated · 13×
- שָׂכַר sâkarH7936 · to hire · 21×
- שֵׁכָר shêkârH7941 · an intoxicant · 23×
- שִׁכָּרוֹן shikkârôwnH7943 · intoxication · 3×
Where it appears
The first verses that use shâkar (19 times in all).
Sources
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