Strong’s H7943

שִׁכָּרוֹן

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

shikkarown

Pronunciation

shik-kaw-rone'

Definition

Drunkenness

Meaning

intoxication

Usage

The term "shikkaron" refers to a state of intoxication or drunkenness. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the physical and moral effects of excessive consumption of alcohol, often leading to impaired judgment and sinful behavior. The word is typically used in a negative context, highlighting the dangers and consequences of overindulgence.

Bible references

Jeremiah 13:13;Ezekiel 23:33;Ezekiel 39:19