μεθύω (methýō) — Drink Well

Greek word study: μεθύω (methýō), Strong's G3184. to drink to intoxication, i.e. get drunk

GreekStrong's G3184
Quick definition
Greek word
μεθύω (methýō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to drink to intoxication, i.e. get drunk

Word study
Derivation: from another form of G3178 (μέθη);

KJV translation words: drink well, make (be) drunk(-en)

Where this word appears

Strong's G3184 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 24:49 and last appears in Revelation 17:6.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

are drunkards ×1being drunk ×1being drunkards ×1get drunk ×1is drunken ×1they may have drunk freely ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

μεθύουσιν ×2μεθυσθῶσιν ×1μεθυόντων ×1μεθύει ×1μεθύουσαν ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×1John ×1Acts ×11 Corinthians ×11 Thessalonians ×1Revelation ×1

Verses (all 6)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3178 μέθη (méthē).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G271 ἀμέθυστος (améthystos), G3182 μεθύσκω (methýskō), G3183 μέθυσος (méthysos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does methýō (G3184) mean?

To drink to intoxication, i.e. get drunk.

How is G3184 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3184 as: drink well, make (be) drunk(-en).

How often does μεθύω (methýō) appear?

Strong's G3184 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 24:49 and last appears in Revelation 17:6.