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σίκερα G4608

G4608 is the Greek word σίκερα, transliterated síkera. The King James Version most often renders it strong drink.

Word: σίκεραTransliteration: síkeraLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

an intoxicant, i.e. intensely fermented liquor.

Where it comes from

of Hebrew origin (H07941).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

strong drink 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: strong drink.

Verses using σίκερα

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Luke 1:15 · KJV

For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother’s womb.

Common questions

What does Strong's G4608 mean?

G4608 is the Greek word σίκερα (síkera), meaning an intoxicant, i.e. intensely fermented liquor.

How is G4608 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it strong drink (1 time).

How many times does G4608 appear in the Bible?

σίκερα (síkera) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G4608 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: of Hebrew origin (H07941).

Nearby entries

G4605 · Σιδών — Sidon (i.e. Tsidon), a place in Palestine G4606 · Σιδώνιος — a Sidonian, i.e. inhabitant of Sidon G4607 · σικάριος — a dagger-man or assassin; a freebooter…G4609 · Σίλας — Silas, a Christian G4610 · Σιλουανός — "silvan"; Silvanus, a Christian G4611 · Σιλωάμ — Siloam (i.e. Shiloach), a pool of Jerusalem

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