Berean Strong's Lexicon Shikkeron: Drunkenness Original Word: שִׁכָּרוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁכַר (shakar), meaning "to be drunk" or "to become intoxicated." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for drunkenness is μέθη (methē), Strong's Greek 3178, which also refers to intoxication and is used in similar contexts in the New Testament. Usage: Shikkeron refers to a state of intoxication or drunkenness. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the physical and moral state of being under the influence of alcohol, often leading to impaired judgment and behavior. The term is typically used in a negative context, highlighting the dangers and consequences of excessive drinking. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, wine was a common beverage, often consumed during meals and celebrations. However, the Bible frequently warns against the excesses of alcohol consumption. Drunkenness was seen as a moral failing and a departure from the wisdom and self-control expected of God's people. The Hebrew Scriptures often associate drunkenness with shame, folly, and sin, reflecting the cultural and religious values of moderation and sobriety. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom shakar Definition a city on N.W. border of Judah NASB Translation Shikkeron (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שִׁכְּרוֺן] proper name, of a location on northwest border of Judah, with ה locative וֺנָה- Joshua 15:11, Σοκχωθ, ᵐ5L Σαχαρωνα. II. שׁכר (√ of following; meaning unknown). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shicron For shikkarown; drunkenness, Shikkeron, a place in Palestine -- Shicron. see HEBREW shikkarown Forms and Transliterations שִׁכְּר֔וֹנָה שכרונה shikkeRonah šik·kə·rō·w·nāh šikkərōwnāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 15:11 HEB: וְתָאַ֤ר הַגְּבוּל֙ שִׁכְּר֔וֹנָה וְעָבַ֥ר הַר־ NAS: curved to Shikkeron and continued KJV: was drawn to Shicron, and passed along INT: curved the border to Shikkeron and continued to Mount 1 Occurrence |