Strong’s G3178

μέθη

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

methé

Pronunciation

meh-thay'

Definition

Drunkenness

Meaning

deep drinking, drunkenness.

Usage

The term "methé" refers to the state of intoxication or drunkenness, often associated with excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages. In the New Testament, it is used to describe a condition that leads to moral and spiritual laxity, often contrasted with sobriety and self-control.

Bible references

Luke 21:34;Romans 13:13;Galatians 5:21