μέθη

methe · /meth'-ay/

Number

G3178

Language

Greek

Original word

μέθη

Transliteration

methe

Pronunciation

meth'-ay

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

apparently a primary word; an intoxicant, i.e. (by implication) intoxication:--drunkenness.

KJV: drunkenness

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered μέθη across 3 verses.

drunkenness3×

Every occurrence (KJV)

3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Luke1 verse

Luke 21:34

And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

Romans1 verse

Romans 13:13

Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. honestly: or, decently

Galatians1 verse

Galatians 5:21

Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

Topics that use this word

Adultery Strife Anger Chastity Commandments Crime Depravity of Man Drunkenness Earth Envy Flesh Gluttony

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G3178 (methe) mean?

apparently a primary word; an intoxicant, i.e. (by implication) intoxication:--drunkenness.

How many times does G3178 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G3178 (μέθη) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “drunkenness.”

How is methe translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G3178 is rendered as “drunkenness” (3×).