שָׁכַר
sha.khar (H7937)
be drunk
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word שָׁכַר (sha.khar) is defined as "be drunk." This verb is used 19 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in the Hebrew language. The meaning of "be drunk" is straightforward, suggesting a state of intoxication, likely due to excessive consumption of alcohol. The range of usage for this word is quite broad, appearing in various contexts, including descriptions of social gatherings, celebrations, and even warnings against excessive drinking. This verb is used in both positive and negative contexts, highlighting its versatility in conveying different shades of meaning. The significance of this word lies in its portrayal of the human experience, particularly in relation to social behavior and self-control. By examining the occurrences of שָׁכַר in the Bible, we can gain insight into the cultural and social norms of ancient Israel, as well as the importance of moderation and responsible behavior.
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He drank of the wine and got drunk. He was uncovered within his tent.
He sent portions to them from before him, but Benjamin’s portion was five times as much as any of theirs. They drank, and were merry with him.
I will make my arrows drunk with blood. My sword shall devour flesh with the blood of the slain and the captives, from the head of the leaders of the enemy.”
Eli said to her, “How long will you be drunk? Get rid of your wine!”
When David had called him, he ate and drank before him; and he made him drunk. At evening, he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, but didn’t go down to his house.
I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride. I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk. Eat, friends! Drink, yes, drink abundantly, beloved.
Pause and wonder! Blind yourselves and be blind! They are drunken, but not with wine; they stagger, but not with strong drink.
I will feed those who oppress you with their own flesh; and they will be drunk on their own blood, as with sweet wine. Then all flesh shall know that I, Yahweh, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”
I trod down the peoples in my anger and made them drunk in my wrath. I poured their lifeblood out on the earth.”
“You shall tell them, ‘Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel says: “Drink, and be drunk, vomit, fall, and rise no more, because of the sword which I will send among you.” ’
“Make him drunken; for he magnified himself against Yahweh. Moab will wallow in his vomit, and he also will be in derision.
Babylon has been a golden cup in Yahweh’s hand, who made all the earth drunk. The nations have drunk of her wine; therefore the nations have gone mad.
When they are heated, I will make their feast, and I will make them drunk, that they may rejoice, and sleep a perpetual sleep, and not wake up,” says Yahweh.
I will make her princes, her wise men, her governors, her deputies, and her mighty men drunk. They will sleep a perpetual sleep, and not wake up,” says the King, whose name is Yahweh of Armies.
Rejoice and be glad, daughter of Edom, that dwells in the land of Uz. The cup will pass through to you also. You will be drunken, and will make yourself naked.
You also will be drunken. You will be hidden. You also will seek a stronghold because of the enemy.
“Woe to him who gives his neighbor drink, pouring your inflaming wine until they are drunk, so that you may gaze at their naked bodies!
You have sown much, and bring in little. You eat, but you don’t have enough. You drink, but you aren’t filled with drink. You clothe yourselves, but no one is warm, and he who earns wages earns wages to put them into a bag with holes in it.”