Lexical Definition
μέθυσος méthysos (meth'-oo-sos) drunkard G:N-M
from μεθύω
drunkard.
- tipsy, i.e. (as noun) a sot
Usage: 3 forms in 4 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| μεθύσου | intoxicated | LXX.Prov.26.9 |
| μέθυσοσ | a drunkard | 1Cor.5.11 |
| intoxicated one | LXX.Prov.23.21 | |
| μέθυσοι | drunkards | 1Cor.6.10 |
Abbott-Smith
μέθυσος, -α, -ον (also -ος, -ον; prop., only of women, but in late writers also = μεθυστικός, of men), [in LXX: Pr 23:21 (סבא) 26:9 (שִׁכּוֹר), Si 19:1 26:8, IV Mac 2:7*;]
drunken: I Co 5:11 6:10.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Proverbs | 23:21 · 26:9 |
| 1 Corinthians | 5:11 · 6:10 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
μέθυσος,
drunk with wine, properly only feminine, μέθυσος Ἀμαζών [Refs 5th c.BC+]
__2 later also, of men, μεθύσους τοὺς ἐμπόρους ποιεῖ [NT+4th c.BC+]; drunken, intemperate, [Refs 1st c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Prov.23.21 ☩ 1Cor.5.11