שָׁכַר
shâkar(shaw-kar')
“to become tipsy; in a qualified sense, to satiate with astimulating drink or (figuratively) influence”
19 occurrencesOld TestamentUncommon Word
Definition
Strong’s Definition
to become tipsy; in a qualified sense, to satiate with astimulating drink or (figuratively) influence
Translated in KJV as
(be filled with) drink (abundantly)(be, make) drunk(-en)be merry. (Superlative of H8248 (שָׁקָה).)
Etymology
a primitive root;
Chain Links
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“And when David had called him, he did eat and drink before him; and he made him drunk: and at even he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, but went not down to his house.”