What does methysos mean in Greek?

Occurrences in Scripture

G3183

Strong's number

Greek

Original language

drunken; a drunkard, 1 Cor. 5:11; 6:10*

In the original Greek the word is written: μέθυσος

Scripture references

Top 2 Bible verses with methysos

These are the most notable occurrences of methysos (G3183) across the King James Bible.

1 Corinthians 5:11

But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.

1 Corinthians 6:10

Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about methysos

What does methysos mean in Greek?

Strong's G3183 (methysos) is a Greek word that means: drunken; a drunkard, 1 Cor. 5:11; 6:10* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does methysos appear in the Bible?

The word methysos (G3183) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G3183?

Strong's G3183 is methysos, a Greek word defined as: drunken; a drunkard, 1 Cor. 5:11; 6:10*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is methysos in the Old Testament or New Testament?

methysos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.