959 B
959 B
strong drink, strong drinks
Definition:
The term "strong drink" refers to drinks that have been fermented and have alcohol in them.
- Alcoholic drinks are made from either grain or fruit and have undergone fermentation.
- Kinds of "strong drink" include grape wine, palm wine, beer, and apple cider. In the Bible, grape wine was the most frequently mentioned strong drink.
- Priests and anyone who took a special vow such as the "Nazirite vow" were not permitted to drink fermented drinks.
- This term could also be translated as "fermented drink" or "alcoholic drink."
(See also: grape, Nazirite, vow, wine)
Bible References:
Word Data:
- Strong's: H5435, H7941, H8248, G4608