Sikera σίκερα
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| σίκερα | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | sikera |
| Strong's number | G4608 |
| Language | Greek |
| Part of speech | neuter noun |
| Gloss | alcoholic drink |
| Occurrences | 1 in 1 verse |
Sikera (Greek σίκερα, Strong's G4608) is a Greek neuter noun meaning “alcoholic drink”. It occurs 1 time in 1 verse of the New Testament.
Definition
σίκερα, τό indecl.
(Aram. שִׁכְרָא), [in LXX for שֵׁכָר (also rendered μέθυσμα, Jdg.13:4, Mic.2:11), Lev.10:9, al. ;]
fermented liquor, strong drink: Luk.1:15.†
(AS)
(Aram. שִׁכְרָא), [in LXX for שֵׁכָר (also rendered μέθυσμα, Jdg.13:4, Mic.2:11), Lev.10:9, al. ;]
fermented liquor, strong drink: Luk.1:15.†
(AS)
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | drink (1) |
|---|---|
| BSB | strong drink (1) |
Verses
Every verse with Sikera, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
Luke
- Luke 1:15For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb.for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He shall never take wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb.
Notes
- Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
- English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).