Strong’s G3943

πάροινος

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

paroinos

Pronunciation

PAH-roi-nos

Definition

Given to drunkenness, addicted to wine, a drunkard.

Meaning

given to wine, drunken, quarrelsome.

Usage

The term "paroinos" is used in the New Testament to describe someone who is habitually overindulging in wine, leading to drunkenness. It is often associated with a lack of self-control and is used to describe a character trait that is not suitable for church leaders or those in positions of spiritual authority.

Bible references

1 Timothy 3:3;Titus 1:7