But the Bible does mention STRONG DRINK and does condemn drinking of it.
Lev 10:9, Num 6:3, Deu 29:6, Jud 13:4,7,14, Isa 5:11,22,28:7
Hebrew word is SHE-KAK and implies an intoxicant, intensely alcoholic.
Compare Luke 1:15 (Greek SIK-ER-A) intensely fermented liquor
Note: If the KJV Bible were translated today,
Whiskey could replace STRONG DRINK.
WINE (the last of the 3 words): The Holy Bible has lots to say about the subject of wine. The above quoted scripture condemned drinking of it, but just what is WINE when refereed to in Scripture?
Wine is the juice of fruits, mostly grape and comes in four classifications:
- Still or Natural wine is juice which fermented naturally
- Sparkling (Champagne, Burgundy) processed through a double fermentation
Sparkling Wine was developed in the 17th century. - Fortified (Sherry, Port) during fermentation, additional alcohol is added
Fortified Wine was developed in the 1750’s. - Aromatized (Vermouth) fortified & sparkling with a scent added for smell
Aromatized Wine came along after the above.
The KING JAMES VERSION of the Holy Scripture was published in 1611 AD when the only wine available was the Natural or Still Wine.
Christian Friend if you are drinking Sparkling, Fortified, or Aromatized Wine, you are not drinking wine from the Bible, you are drinking BOOZE.
Now, before you go looking for a bottle of natural or still wine, let’s define what these terms meant at the time Jesus walked on earth.
Wine is a living thing, in a constant state of change. It has life. It is born grows old and dies. What does this mean?
Fruit, usually grape, is gathered and put into a squeezing devise. As the fruit is squeezed or crushed, the juice is caught in a vat. This juice is now drinkable, fit for human consumption Depending. when the fruit was harvested, fermentation could have already started. The birth of wine.
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