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H7937 · שָׁכַר

shâkar

Primary-Source Attested

Strong’s definition

to become tipsy; in a qualified sense, to satiate with astimulating drink or (figuratively) influence

KJV gloss list in the source

(be filled with) drink (abundantly), (be, make) drunk(-en), be merry. (Superlative of H8248 (שָׁקָה).)

Source pronunciation notation: shaw-kar'

Derivation recorded by Strong

a primitive root;

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