Strong's Lexicon shechor: Strong drink, intoxicating beverage Original Word: שְׁחוֹר Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁכַר (shakar), meaning "to be or become drunk." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3178 (methusma): Refers to drunkenness or intoxication. - G4608 (sikera): A Greek term for strong drink, similar to "shechor." Usage: The term "shechor" refers to fermented beverages that have an intoxicating effect. It is often translated as "strong drink" in English Bibles. In the Hebrew Scriptures, "shechor" is frequently mentioned alongside wine, indicating its potency and potential for misuse. It is used both in contexts that warn against excessive consumption and in those that acknowledge its use in certain religious or celebratory settings. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, "shechor" was a common part of daily life and religious practices. It was typically made from grains or fruits other than grapes, such as dates or barley. While wine was more prevalent, "shechor" was accessible to a broader population due to its simpler production process. The consumption of strong drink was regulated by cultural norms and religious laws, which cautioned against drunkenness and its associated moral and social pitfalls. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shachar Definition blackness NASB Translation soot (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שְׁחוֺר noun [masculine] blackness; — תָּאֳרָם ׳חָשַׁח מִשּׁ Lamentations 4:8. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance coal From shachar; dinginess, i.e. Perhaps soot -- coal. see HEBREW shachar Forms and Transliterations מִשְּׁחוֹר֙ משחור miš·šə·ḥō·wr mishshechOr miššəḥōwrLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Lamentations 4:8 HEB: חָשַׁ֤ךְ מִשְּׁחוֹר֙ תָּֽאֳרָ֔ם לֹ֥א NAS: than soot, They are not recognized KJV: is blacker than a coal; they are not known INT: is blacker soot their appearance are not 1 Occurrence |
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