שֵׁכָ֑ר
𐤔𐤊𐤓
shêkâr
strong drink
A fermented beverage derived from grains, fruit, or dates, typically alcoholic and distinct from wine; refers to strong drink or intoxicating liquor. In biblical usage, shêkâr designates fermented beverages other than wine, often in contexts regulating ritual, religious, or social activity. The term is used for inebriating drinks that could induce intoxication if consumed in quantity.
Proverbs 20:1 · Word #4
Lexicon H7941
| Lemma | שֵׁכָר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤊𐤓 |
| Transliteration | shêkâr |
| Strong's | H7941 |
| Definition | A fermented beverage derived from grains, fruit, or dates, typically alcoholic and distinct from wine; refers to strong drink or intoxicating liquor. In biblical usage, shêkâr designates fermented beverages other than wine, often in contexts regulating ritual, religious, or social activity. The term is used for inebriating drinks that could induce intoxication if consumed in quantity. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | strong drink |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7941-02
intoxicating drink
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a fermented beverage characterized by its capacity to cause intoxication, directly reflecting the root idea "to become drunk." The singular masculine absolute form is preserved with a singular mass-noun rendering in English. |
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