Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine and champions at mixing drinks, New Living Translation What sorrow for those who are heroes at drinking wine and boast about all the alcohol they can hold. English Standard Version Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine, and valiant men in mixing strong drink, Berean Standard Bible Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine and champions in mixing strong drink, King James Bible Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink: New King James Version Woe to men mighty at drinking wine, Woe to men valiant for mixing intoxicating drink, New American Standard Bible Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine, And valiant men in mixing intoxicating drink, NASB 1995 Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine And valiant men in mixing strong drink, NASB 1977 Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine, And valiant men in mixing strong drink; Legacy Standard Bible Woe to those who are mighty men in drinking wine And valiant men in mixing strong drink, Amplified Bible Woe (judgment is coming) to those who are heroes at drinking wine And men of strength in mixing intoxicating drinks, Christian Standard Bible Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine, who are champions at pouring beer, Holman Christian Standard Bible Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine, who are fearless at mixing beer, American Standard Version Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink; Contemporary English Version And you are great at drinking and mixing drinks. But you are in for trouble. English Revised Version Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink: GOD'S WORD® Translation How horrible it will be for those who are heroes at drinking wine, who are champions at mixing drinks, Good News Translation You are doomed! Heroes of the wine bottle! Brave and fearless when it comes to mixing drinks! International Standard Version "How terrible it will be for those who are heroes at drinking wine, and champions in mixing strong drink, Majority Standard Bible Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine and champions in mixing strong drink, NET Bible Those who are champions at drinking wine are as good as dead, who display great courage when mixing strong drinks. New Heart English Bible Woe to those who are mighty to drink wine, and champions at mixing strong drink; Webster's Bible Translation Woe to them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink: World English Bible Woe to those who are mighty to drink wine, and champions at mixing strong drink; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWoe [to] the mighty to drink wine, "" And men of strength to mingle strong drink. Young's Literal Translation Woe to the mighty to drink wine, And men of strength to mingle strong drink. Smith's Literal Translation Wo to the strong to drink wine, and men of strength to mix strong drink: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWoe to you that are mighty to drink wine, and stout men at drunkenness. Catholic Public Domain Version Woe to you who are powerful at drinking wine, who are strong men in contriving inebriation! New American Bible Ah! Those who are champions at drinking wine, masters at mixing drink! New Revised Standard Version Ah, you who are heroes in drinking wine and valiant at mixing drink, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWoe to those who are mighty to drink wine, and strong men who mix strong drink; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Woe to them who are mighty to drink wine and to the men mighty to mix liquor! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Woe unto them that are mighty to drink wine, And men of strength to mingle strong drink; Brenton Septuagint Translation Woe to the strong ones of you that drink wine, and the mighty ones that mingle strong drink: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Woes to the Wicked…21Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. 22Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine and champions in mixing strong drink, 23who acquit the guilty for a bribe and deprive the innocent of justice.… Cross References Proverbs 23:29-35 Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has contentions? Who has complaints? Who has needless wounds? Who has bloodshot eyes? / Those who linger over wine, who go to taste mixed drinks. / Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly. ... Habakkuk 2:15-16 Woe to him who gives drink to his neighbors, pouring it from the wineskin until they are drunk, in order to gaze at their nakedness! / You will be filled with shame instead of glory. You too must drink and expose your uncircumcision! The cup in the LORD’s right hand will come around to you, and utter disgrace will cover your glory. Proverbs 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Proverbs 31:4-5 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to crave strong drink, / lest they drink and forget what is decreed, depriving all the oppressed of justice. Galatians 5:19-21 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Romans 13:13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. 1 Peter 4:3 For you have spent enough time in the past carrying out the same desires as the Gentiles: living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and detestable idolatry. Hosea 4:11 to promiscuity, wine, and new wine, which take away understanding. 1 Timothy 3:3 not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money. 1 Timothy 5:23 Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments. Micah 2:11 If a man of wind were to come and say falsely, “I will preach to you of wine and strong drink,” he would be just the preacher for this people! Luke 21:34 But watch yourselves, or your hearts will be weighed down by dissipation, drunkenness, and the worries of life—and that day will spring upon you suddenly like a snare. Nahum 1:10 For they will be entangled as with thorns and consumed like the drink of a drunkard—like stubble that is fully dry. Treasury of Scripture Woe to them that are mighty to drink wine, and men of strength to mingle strong drink: mighty Isaiah 5:11 Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them! Isaiah 28:1-3,7 Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim, whose glorious beauty is a fading flower, which are on the head of the fat valleys of them that are overcome with wine! … Proverbs 23:19,20 Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way… Jump to Previous Champions Cursed Drink Drinking Drinks Great Heroes Making Mighty Mingle Mix Mixed Mixing Strength Strong Valiant Wine Wo WoeJump to Next Champions Cursed Drink Drinking Drinks Great Heroes Making Mighty Mingle Mix Mixed Mixing Strength Strong Valiant Wine Wo WoeIsaiah 5 1. Under the parable of a vineyard, God excuses his severe judgment8. His judgments upon covetousness 11. Upon lasciviousness 13. Upon impiety 20. And upon injustice 26. The executioners of God's judgments Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine The phrase "Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine" begins with a strong admonition, "Woe," which is a term used throughout the Bible to express deep sorrow or impending judgment. In Hebrew, the word is "הוֹי" (hoy), often used by prophets to announce divine displeasure. The term "heroes" here is ironic, as it typically denotes valor and strength in battle. However, Isaiah uses it to describe those who pride themselves on their ability to consume large quantities of wine. This reflects a cultural context where excessive drinking was seen as a sign of social prowess, yet Isaiah condemns it as a moral failing. The historical backdrop of this passage is a time of moral and spiritual decline in Judah, where indulgence and excess were prevalent. The Bible consistently warns against drunkenness, as seen in Proverbs 20:1 and Ephesians 5:18, emphasizing the loss of self-control and the potential for sin. and champions in mixing beer Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Woeה֕וֹי (hō·w) Interjection Strong's 1945: Ah! alas! ha! to those who are heroes גִּבּוֹרִ֖ים (gib·bō·w·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant in drinking לִשְׁתּ֣וֹת (liš·tō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8354: To imbibe wine, יָ֑יִן (yā·yin) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3196: Wine, intoxication and champions וְאַנְשֵׁי־ (wə·’an·šê-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 582: Man, mankind in mixing לִמְסֹ֥ךְ (lim·sōḵ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 4537: To mix, produce by mixing strong drink, שֵׁכָֽר׃ (šê·ḵār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7941: An intoxicant, intensely alcoholic liquor Links Isaiah 5:22 NIVIsaiah 5:22 NLT Isaiah 5:22 ESV Isaiah 5:22 NASB Isaiah 5:22 KJV Isaiah 5:22 BibleApps.com Isaiah 5:22 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 5:22 Chinese Bible Isaiah 5:22 French Bible Isaiah 5:22 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 5:22 Woe to those who are mighty (Isa Isi Is) |
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