Lexicon sikera: Strong drink Original Word: σίκερα Strong's Exhaustive Concordance strong drink. Of Hebrew origin (shekar); an intoxicant, i.e. Intensely fermented liquor -- strong drink. see HEBREW shekar HELPS Word-studies 4608 síkera (a transliteration of the Hebrew 7941/shēkhār, "alcoholic drink") – any fermented, intoxicating drink (sometimes made from grapes); "strong drink, fermented from fruits, grain, dates or honey, i.e. not distilled alcoholic beverages "such as whiskey, gin, and vodka, which were not known in the ancient world" (L & N, 1, 6.200). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin shekar Definition fermented liquor NASB Translation liquor (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4608: σίκερασίκερα, τό (Hebrew שֵׁכָר (rather, according to Kautzsch (Gram., p. 11) for שִׁכְרָא (properly, σικρα) the stative emphatic of שְׁכַר (literally, 'intoxicating' drink))), indeclinable (Winers Grammar, 68 (66); Buttmann, 24 (21)) (yet Eusebius, praep. evang. 6, 10, 8 has a genitive σικερος (and Sophocles in his Lex. quotes from Cyrill. Alex. 1, 1041 d. (edited by Migne) a genitive σικερατος), strong drink, an intoxicating beverage, different from wine (except in Numbers 28:7 (cf. Isaiah 28:7)); it was a factitious product, made of a mixture of sweet ingredients, whether derived from grain and vegetables, or from the juice of fruits (dates), or a decoction of honey: Luke 1:15 (Leviticus 10:9; Numbers 6:3; Deuteronomy 14:25 ( Topical Lexicon Word Origin: The Greek word σίκερα is borrowed from the Hebrew word שֵׁכָר (shekar), which refers to a strong drink or intoxicating beverage.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Hebrew entry for σίκερα is Strong's Hebrew 7941: שֵׁכָר (shekar), which also refers to a strong drink or intoxicating beverage. This term is used in the Old Testament in various contexts, including Levitical laws and Nazarite vows, to denote beverages that are distinct from wine and are known for their potency. Usage: The term σίκερα is used in the New Testament to denote a strong, intoxicating drink. It appears in contexts where abstinence from such beverages is highlighted, particularly in relation to religious vows or duties. Context: The term σίκερα is found in the New Testament in Luke 1:15, where it is used to describe the abstinence of John the Baptist from strong drink as part of his Nazirite-like vow. The verse states, "for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He shall never take wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother's womb" (BSB). This abstinence is indicative of a life set apart for divine purposes, emphasizing purity and dedication to God. Forms and Transliterations σικερα σικέρα σίκερα σικέραν Σίκιμα σίκλοι σίκλον σίκλος σίκλου σίκλους σίκλω σικλών σίκλων σικυηράτω σικύους sikera síkeraLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |