בַ/שֵּׁכָ֜ר
𐤁/𐤔𐤊𐤓
shêkâr
in strong drink
A fermented beverage derived from grains, fruit, or dates, typically alcoholic and distinct from wine; refers to strong drink or intoxicating liquor. In biblical usage, shêkâr designates fermented beverages other than wine, often in contexts regulating ritual, religious, or social activity. The term is used for inebriating drinks that could induce intoxication if consumed in quantity.
Isaiah 28:7 · Word #10
Lexicon H7941
| Lemma | שֵׁכָר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤔𐤊𐤓 |
| Transliteration | shêkâr |
| Strong's | H7941 |
| Definition | A fermented beverage derived from grains, fruit, or dates, typically alcoholic and distinct from wine; refers to strong drink or intoxicating liquor. In biblical usage, shêkâr designates fermented beverages other than wine, often in contexts regulating ritual, religious, or social activity. The term is used for inebriating drinks that could induce intoxication if consumed in quantity. |
Morphology HRd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | in strong drink |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7941-04
in the intoxicating drink
| Morphological Notes | Preposition ב + definite article + masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun שֵׁכָר denotes a fermented beverage that causes intoxication, directly reflecting the root idea of drunkenness. The prefixed ב with definite article yields "in the," and the masculine singular absolute form is preserved as a singular substance. |
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