Methe denotes drunkenness named among conduct that weighs down, is to be avoided, or is practiced with other acts.

Across the three verses, the term denotes drunkenness as conduct named in warnings: it can weigh down hearts, stand among behaviors not to be practiced, and be rejected in a call to walk properly.

1. Drunkenness named in warnings about conduct · dominant

   The noun occurs in warning and prohibition contexts. In Luke 21:34 the dative singular form stands with dissipation and the worries of life as things by which hearts may be weighed down; the APB renders the clause "with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life." In Romans 13:13 the dative plural form is included in a "not in" list, while Galatians 5:21 uses the nominative plural form in a list of things whose practitioners will not inherit the kingdom of God.

   Luke 21:34Romans 13:13Galatians 5:21

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses "drunkenness" in Luke 21:34 and Galatians 5:21, and "drunkennesses" in Romans 13:13. These are presentations within whole-verse translations rather than definitions.