שָׁכַר (shâkar) — Drink

Hebrew word study: שָׁכַר (shâkar), Strong's H7937. to become tipsy; in a qualified sense, to satiate with astimulating drink or (figuratively) influence

HebrewStrong's H7937
Quick definition
Hebrew word
שָׁכַר (shâkar)
Pronounced: shaw-kar'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to become tipsy; in a qualified sense, to satiate with astimulating drink or (figuratively) influence

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: (be filled with) drink (abundantly), (be, make) drunk(-en), be merry. (Superlative of H8248 (שָׁקָה).)

Where this word appears

Strong's H7937 is tagged on 19 words in 19 verses across 11 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 9:21 and last appears in Haggai 1:6.

How it is rendered in the text

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

and become drunk ×2you will become drunk ×2I will make drunk ×1and I made drunk them ×1and O drunken one ×1and he became drunk ×1and he made drunk him ×1and they became drunk ×1make drunk it ×1people have become drunk ×1they will become drunk ×1will you be drunk ×1

Forms found in the text

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

וְשִׁכְרוּ ×2תִּשְׁכְּרִי ×2אַשְׁכִּיר ×1וַיְשַׁכְּרֵהוּ ×1וַיִּשְׁכְּרוּ ×1וַיִּשְׁכָּר ×1וּשְׁכֻרַת ×1יִשְׁכָּרוּן ×1שָׁכְרוּ ×1תִּשְׁתַּכָּרִין ×1

Books where it appears most

Jeremiah ×5Isaiah ×4Genesis ×2Deuteronomy ×11 Samuel ×12 Samuel ×1Song of Solomon ×1Lamentations ×1

Verses (all 19)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H7910 שִׁכּוֹר (shikkôwr), H7936 שָׂכַר (sâkar), H7941 שֵׁכָר (shêkâr), H7943 שִׁכָּרוֹן (shikkârôwn).

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 shâkar (H7937) mean?

To become tipsy; in a qualified sense, to satiate with astimulating drink or (figuratively) influence.

How is H7937 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H7937 as: (be filled with) drink (abundantly), (be, make) drunk(-en), be merry. (Superlative of H8248 (שָׁקָה).).

How often does שָׁכַר (shâkar) appear?

Strong's H7937 is tagged on 19 words in 19 verses across 11 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 9:21 and last appears in Haggai 1:6.