strong drink

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

Use of, not uncommon among Hebrews (Gen. 9:21; 19:34-35; Psa. 107:27; Isa. 24:20; 49:26; 51:17-22; John 2:1-11); but under prohibitions (Prov. 20:1; Isa. 5:11).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

1. karah, “to prepare, provide” (Job 41:6).

2. mirzach, “a banquet” (Amos 6:7).

3. mishteh, from “to drink, to banquet” (Esther 5:4-14; Esther 6:14; Esther 7:1-8; Dan. 5:10).

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

4608 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

σίκερα

Transliteration:

sikera

Phonic:

sik’-er-ah

Meaning:

of Hebrew origin (7941); an intoxicant, i.e. intensely fermented liquor

KJV Usage:

strong drink