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μέθη G3178

G3178 is the Greek word μέθη, transliterated méthē. The King James Version most often renders it drunkenness.

Word: μέθηTransliteration: méthēLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

an intoxicant, i.e. (by implication) intoxication.

Where it comes from

apparently a primary word.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

drunkenness 3×

Strong's own list of renderings: drunkenness.

Verses using μέθη

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 21:34 · KJV

And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

Romans 13:13 · KJV

Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.

Galatians 5:21 · KJV

Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3178 mean?

G3178 is the Greek word μέθη (méthē), meaning an intoxicant, i.e. (by implication) intoxication.

How is G3178 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it drunkenness (3 times).

How many times does G3178 appear in the Bible?

μέθη (méthē) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3178 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently a primary word.

Nearby entries

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