Lexicon methusos: Drunkard Original Word: μέθυσος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance drunkard. From methuo; tipsy, i.e. (as noun) a sot -- drunkard. see GREEK methuo NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom methuó Definition drunken NASB Translation drunkard (1), drunkards (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3183: μέθυσοςμέθυσος, μεθύσῃ, μέθυσον, in later Greek also of two terminations (μέθυ, see μέθη), drunken, intoxicated: 1 Corinthians 5:11; 1 Corinthians 6:10. (Phryn.: μέθυσος ἀνήρ, οὐκ ἐρεῖς, ἀλλά μεθυστικός. γυναῖκα δέ ἐρεῖς μέθυσον καί μεθυσην (Aristophanes); but Menander, Plutarch, Lucian, Sextus Empiricus, others (the Sept., Proverbs 23:21, etc.; Sir. 19:1, etc.) use it also of men; cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 151.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word μέθυ (methy), meaning "wine" or "strong drink."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of drunkenness in the Hebrew Bible is often associated with the Hebrew word שָׁכַר (shakar), which means to be or become drunk. While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence with μέθυσος, the thematic parallels can be seen in passages such as Proverbs 20:1 and Isaiah 28:7, where the dangers and folly of drunkenness are similarly addressed. Usage: The term μέθυσος is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who are characterized by excessive drinking and intoxication. It is often used in moral and ethical teachings to warn against the dangers and sinful nature of drunkenness. Context: The Greek term μέθυσος appears in the New Testament as a descriptor for individuals who are given to excessive drinking. This term is used in contexts that highlight the moral and spiritual dangers associated with drunkenness. In 1 Corinthians 5:11, Paul instructs the church not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral, greedy, an idolater, a slanderer, a drunkard (μέθυσος), or a swindler. This passage underscores the seriousness with which the early church viewed the sin of drunkenness, equating it with other grave sins that disrupt community and personal holiness. Forms and Transliterations μεθυσοι μέθυσοι μεθυσος μέθυσος μεθύσου methusoi methusos methysoi méthysoi methysos méthysosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Corinthians 5:11 N-NMSGRK: λοίδορος ἢ μέθυσος ἢ ἅρπαξ NAS: or a drunkard, or KJV: or a drunkard, or INT: railer or a drunkard or swindler 1 Corinthians 6:10 N-NMP Strong's Greek 3183 |