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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, G4608