lik ́ẽr: Every sort of intoxicating liquor except the beverage prepared from the juice of the grape (yayin), according to the usage of the Old Testament, is comprehended under the generic term שׁכר, shēkhār (compare shākhar, to “be drunk”), rendered “strong drink” (compare Greek síkera in Luke 1:15). The two terms, yayin and shēkhār, “wine” and “strong drink,” are often found together and are used by Old Testament writers as an exhaustive classification of the beverages in use among the ancient Hebrews (Leviticus 10:9; 1 Samuel 1:15; Proverbs 20:1, etc.). See WINE; DRINK, STRONG.
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Author: International Std. Bible Encyclopedia
Keywords: Liquor, Drunk, Alcohol, Alcoholic, Wine, Strong drink
Bible reference(s): Lev 10:9, 1Sa 1:15, Pro 20:1
Source: James Orr (editor), The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, 5 volume set.
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