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μέθυσος G3183

G3183 is the Greek word μέθυσος, transliterated méthysos. The King James Version most often renders it drunkard.

Word: μέθυσοςTransliteration: méthysosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

tipsy, i.e. (as noun) a sot.

Where it comes from

from G3184 (μεθύω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

drunkard 1×drunkards 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: drunkard.

Verses using μέθυσος

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

1 Corinthians 5:11 · KJV

But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.

1 Corinthians 6:10 · KJV

Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3183 mean?

G3183 is the Greek word μέθυσος (méthysos), meaning tipsy, i.e. (as noun) a sot.

How is G3183 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it drunkard (1 time), drunkards (1 time).

How many times does G3183 appear in the Bible?

μέθυσος (méthysos) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3183 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3184 (μεθύω).

Nearby entries

G3180 · μεθοδεία — travelling over, i.e. travesty (trickery)G3181 · μεθόριος — bounded alongside, i.e. contiguous (neuter…G3182 · μεθύσκω — to intoxicate G3184 · μεθύω — to drink to intoxication, i.e. get drunk G3185 · μεῖζον — (adverbially) in greater degree G3186 · μειζότερος — still larger (figuratively)

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