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These terms generally refer to fermented grape juice, though the context can sometimes imply unfermented juice or other fermented beverages. Wine is a significant element in biblical narratives, symbolizing both blessing and judgment.<br><br><b>Old Testament References:</b> <br>Wine is frequently mentioned in the Old Testament, often associated with joy and celebration. In <a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Genesis 14:18</a>, Melchizedek, king of Salem, brought out bread and wine to Abram, symbolizing hospitality and blessing. <a href="/psalms/104-15.htm">Psalm 104:15</a> states, "wine that gladdens the heart of man," highlighting its role in bringing joy.<br><br>However, the Old Testament also warns against the dangers of excessive wine consumption. <a href="/proverbs/20.htm">Proverbs 20:1</a> cautions, "Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise." The account of Noah (<a href="/genesis/9-20.htm">Genesis 9:20-21</a>) and Lot (<a href="/genesis/19-30.htm">Genesis 19:30-36</a>) serve as cautionary tales about the potential for wine to lead to moral lapses.<br><br><b>New Testament References:</b> <br>In the New Testament, wine continues to hold a place of importance. Jesus' first miracle, turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana (<a href="/john/2.htm">John 2:1-11</a>), underscores its role in celebration and divine blessing. The wine at Cana is noted for its quality, suggesting that Jesus provided abundantly and excellently.<br><br>Wine is also central to the Last Supper, where Jesus uses it as a symbol of His blood in the institution of the Lord's Supper. In <a href="/matthew/26-27.htm">Matthew 26:27-28</a>, Jesus says, "Drink from it, all of you. This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."<br><br>The Apostle Paul advises moderation in wine consumption. In <a href="/ephesians/5-18.htm">Ephesians 5:18</a>, he instructs, "Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit." Paul also advises Timothy to use a little wine for his stomach ailments (<a href="/1_timothy/5-23.htm">1 Timothy 5:23</a>), indicating its medicinal use.<br><br><b>Symbolism and Typology:</b> <br>Wine in the Bible often symbolizes joy, abundance, and divine blessing. It is used in prophetic literature to depict the eschatological blessings of God's kingdom. For instance, <a href="/amos/9-13.htm">Amos 9:13-14</a> speaks of a time when "the mountains will drip with sweet wine."<br><br>Conversely, wine can symbolize God's wrath and judgment. In <a href="/revelation/14-10.htm">Revelation 14:10</a>, those who worship the beast will "drink the wine of God's fury, which has been poured full strength into the cup of His wrath."<br><br><b>Cultural and Religious Practices:</b> <br>Wine was a staple in ancient Near Eastern culture, used in daily life and religious rituals. It was part of the sacrificial offerings in the Temple (<a href="/exodus/29-40.htm">Exodus 29:40</a>) and was included in the Passover meal. The Jewish tradition of Kiddush, a blessing recited over wine, underscores its continued religious significance.<br><br><b>Moral and Ethical Considerations:</b> <br>The Bible presents a balanced view of wine, acknowledging its place in God's creation while warning against its potential for abuse. Believers are encouraged to exercise wisdom and self-control, recognizing wine as a gift that can be enjoyed responsibly within the boundaries set by Scripture.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/8105.htm"><span class="l">8105. shemer -- lees, dregs</span></a><br><b>...</b> dregs, <b>wines</b> on the lees. From shamar; something preserved, ie The settlings (plural<br> only) of wine -- dregs, (<b>wines</b> on the) lees. see HEBREW shamar. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8105.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_h/in_this_mountain.htm"><span class="l">'In this Mountain'</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 'IN THIS MOUNTAIN'. 'In this mountain shall the Lord of hosts make unto all people<br> a feast of fat things, a feast of <b>wines</b> on the lees, of fat things full of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/in this mountain.htm</font><p><a href="/library/johnson/the_new_testament_commentary_vol_iii_john/the_first_miracle.htm"><span class="l">The First Miracle.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> It must be borne in mind that among the Greeks and Romans and in Palestine there<br> were three kinds of wine: 1. Fermented <b>wines</b>, which, however, were very unlike <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../johnson/the new testament commentary vol iii john/the first miracle.htm</font><p><a href="/library/newman/parochial_and_plain_sermons_vol_vii/sermon_xiv_religion_pleasant_to.htm"><span class="l">Religion Pleasant to the Religious.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Thus the Prophet Isaiah speaks of the "feast of fat things, a feast of <b>wines</b> on<br> the lees; of fat things full of marrow, of <b>wines</b> on the lees well refined[3 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../newman/parochial and plain sermons vol vii/sermon xiv religion pleasant to.htm</font><p><a href="/library/farrar/gathering_clouds_a_tale_of_the_days_of_st_chrysostom/chapter_xix_guests_at_an.htm"><span class="l">Guests at an Imperial Banquet</span></a> <br><b>...</b> laden with crystal and myrrhine vases which had once been carried in Roman triumphs,<br> and were now crowned with the choicest Chian, Lesbian, and Thasian <b>wines</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter xix guests at an.htm</font><p><a href="/library/orr/the_gospel_day_/chapter_xiv_evil_habits_and.htm"><span class="l">Evil Habits and Injurious Indulgences.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> soul and body. Alcohols. All whiskies, rums, brandies, and fermented <b>wines</b><br> contain a certain amount of alcohol. It consists of hydrogen <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/orr/the gospel day /chapter xiv evil habits and.htm</font><p><a href="/library/abbott/cyrus_the_great/chapter_xii_the_death_of.htm"><span class="l">The Death of Cyrus.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Leave a small part of your force there, with a great abundance of your most valuable<br> baggage and supplies"luxuries of all kinds, and rich <b>wines</b>, and such <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/abbott/cyrus the great/chapter xii the death of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/finney/lectures_to_professing_christians/he_that_doubteth_is_damned.htm"><span class="l">He that Doubteth is Damned if He Eat, Because He Eateth not of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Since the temperance reformation has brought up the question about the use of wine,<br> and various <b>wines</b> have been analyzed and the quantity of alcohol they <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../finney/lectures to professing christians/he that doubteth is damned.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cunningham/the_ordinance_of_covenanting/chapter_x_covenanting_a_privilege.htm"><span class="l">Covenanting a Privilege of Believers.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> "And in this mountain shall the Lord of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat<br> things, a feast of <b>wines</b> on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of <b>wines</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cunningham/the ordinance of covenanting/chapter x covenanting a privilege.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cyril/lectures_of_s_cyril_of_jerusalem/lecture_xxi_on_the_mysteries.htm"><span class="l">(On the Mysteries. Iii. )</span></a> <br><b>...</b> RV "And in this mountain shall the Lord of host make unto all people a feast of<br> fat things, a feast of <b>wines</b> on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cyril/lectures of s cyril of jerusalem/lecture xxi on the mysteries.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_5_1859/christs_estimate_of_his_people.htm"><span class="l">Christ's Estimate of his People</span></a> <br><b>...</b> He has <b>wines</b> in heaven richer far than all the grapes of Eshcol could produce, but<br> where dose he seek his <b>wines</b>? In our hearts, my friends, in our hearts. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/christs estimate of his people.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/w/wines.htm"><span class="l"><b>Wines</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Wines</b> (3 Occurrences). 1 Peter 4:3 for sufficient<br> to us 'is' the past time of life the will of the nations <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wines.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/marrow.htm"><span class="l">Marrow (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> marrow (chelebh, "fat") and fatness" (Psalm 63:5); "In this mountain will Yahweh<br> of hosts make unto all peoples a feast of fat things, a feast of <b>wines</b> on the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/marrow.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lees.htm"><span class="l">Lees (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 25:6). "Men settled on their lees" (Zephaniah 1:12) are men "hardened or crusted."<br> The image is derived from the crust formed at the bottom of <b>wines</b> long left <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lees.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/press.htm"><span class="l">Press (57 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> or "lees" (shemarim, Psalm 75:8 ("dregs"); Jeremiah 48:11; Zechariah 1:12 in Isaiah<br> 25:6 the word is used for the wine as well), from which the "<b>wines</b> on the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/press.htm - 46k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wine.htm"><span class="l">Wine (282 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> of wine. In Isaiah 25:6 it is rendered "<b>wines</b> on the lees", ie, wine that<br> has been kept on the lees, and therefore old wine. (12 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/wine.htm - 68k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lavish.htm"><span class="l">Lavish (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Isaiah 25:6 And in this mountain will the Lord of armies make for all peoples a<br> feast of good things, a feast of <b>wines</b> long stored, of good things sweet to the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lavish.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/finest.htm"><span class="l">Finest (23 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Isaiah 25:6 And in this mountain will the LORD of hosts make unto all peoples a<br> feast of fat things, a feast of <b>wines</b> on the lees, of fat things full of marrow <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/finest.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/meats.htm"><span class="l">Meats (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Isaiah 25:6 And in this mountain will the Lord of armies make for all peoples a<br> feast of good things, a feast of <b>wines</b> long stored, of good things sweet to the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/meats.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/refined.htm"><span class="l">Refined (26 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Isaiah 25:6 In this mountain, Yahweh of Armies will make all peoples a feast of<br> fat things, a feast of choice <b>wines</b>, of fat things full of marrow, of well <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/refined.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/wine-servant.htm"><span class="l">Wine-servant (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Wine-servant. <b>Wines</b>, Wine-servant. Wine-servants . Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b><br> (Now I was the king's wine-servant.) (BBE). <b>Wines</b>, Wine-servant. 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