Original Word: שְׁתִי
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: shthiy
Pronunciation: sheh-thee
Phonetic Spelling: (sheth-ee')
Definition: Warp
Meaning: intoxicaion

drunkenness

From shathah; intoxicaion -- drunkenness.

see HEBREW shathah

Word Origin
from shathah
Definition
a drinking, drinking bout
NASB Translation
drunkenness (1).

I. שְׁתִי noun [masculine] drinking, drinking-bout; — Ecclesiastes 10:17.

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb שָׁתָה (shathah), meaning "to drink."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3178 (μεθύω, methyō): to be drunk, intoxicated.
• G3182 (μέθη, methē): drunkenness, intoxication.

These Greek terms are used in the New Testament to convey similar concepts of intoxication and the moral implications associated with it, echoing the warnings found in the Hebrew Scriptures.

Usage: The term שְׁתִי is used in the context of intoxication or the state of being drunk. It is often associated with the consumption of alcoholic beverages leading to a loss of self-control or altered state of consciousness.

Context: The Hebrew word שְׁתִי (shethi) is a noun that denotes the state of intoxication or drunkenness. It is derived from the verb שָׁתָה (shathah), which means "to drink," particularly in the context of consuming alcoholic beverages. In the Hebrew Bible, intoxication is often portrayed negatively, associated with moral and spiritual decline. The state of drunkenness is frequently condemned as it leads to a lack of judgment and inappropriate behavior. For instance, in the narrative of Noah (Genesis 9:21), intoxication results in shame and familial discord. Similarly, the prophets often use the imagery of drunkenness to describe the spiritual waywardness of Israel (e.g., Isaiah 28:7-8). The Bible warns against the excesses of drinking, advocating for sobriety and self-control as virtues. The term שְׁתִי serves as a cautionary reference to the dangers of overindulgence and the importance of maintaining a clear mind and righteous living.

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