Topical Encyclopedia Wine holds a significant place in the biblical narrative, serving as a symbol and similitude with various meanings throughout Scripture. It is often associated with joy, blessing, and abundance, yet it also carries warnings against excess and moral decay.Joy and Celebration Wine is frequently depicted as a symbol of joy and celebration. In the Old Testament, it is a part of festive occasions and offerings. Psalm 104:15 states, "wine that gladdens the heart of man," highlighting its role in bringing joy and gladness. Similarly, Ecclesiastes 9:7 encourages, "Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has already approved your works." Blessing and Prosperity Wine is also a symbol of blessing and prosperity. In Genesis 27:28 , Isaac blesses Jacob, saying, "May God give to you the dew of heaven and the richness of the earth—an abundance of grain and new wine." This blessing underscores wine as a sign of divine favor and material abundance. The Promised Land is described as a place of vineyards and wine, indicating prosperity (Deuteronomy 8:7-8). Covenant and Sacrament In the New Testament, wine takes on profound sacramental significance. At the Last Supper, Jesus uses wine as a symbol of the new covenant in His blood. Matthew 26:27-28 records, "Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, 'Drink from it, all of you. This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.'" Here, wine becomes a central element in the institution of the Lord's Supper, representing the sacrificial blood of Christ. Judgment and Wrath Conversely, wine can symbolize judgment and wrath. The prophets often use the imagery of a cup of wine to depict God's judgment upon nations. Jeremiah 25:15 declares, "Take from My hand this cup of the wine of wrath, and make all the nations to whom I send you drink it." This metaphor illustrates the severity of divine judgment and the inescapable consequences of sin. Warning Against Excess Scripture also warns against the dangers of excessive wine consumption. Proverbs 20:1 cautions, "Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise." The New Testament echoes this warning, urging believers to avoid drunkenness. Ephesians 5:18 advises, "Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit." Transformation and New Life Wine is a symbol of transformation and new life, as seen in Jesus' first miracle at the wedding in Cana, where He turns water into wine (John 2:1-11). This act signifies the transformative power of Christ and the inauguration of a new covenant, filled with grace and truth. In summary, wine in the Bible is a multifaceted symbol, representing joy, blessing, covenant, judgment, and transformation. It serves as a reminder of both the goodness of God's creation and the moral responsibilities that accompany its use. Nave's Topical Index Jeremiah 25:15-17For thus said the LORD God of Israel to me; Take the wine cup of this fury at my hand, and cause all the nations, to whom I send you, to drink it. Nave's Topical Index Matthew 26:27 Mark 14:23 Luke 22:17 Library Of the Sacraments. Introduction. Clement of Alexandria. Of the Ordering of all the virtues through the Seven Gifts of the ... Formula Concordi??. Letter Lv. Replies to Questions of Januarius. Of the Five Sacraments, Falsely So Called. Their Spuriousness ... Dialogue i. --The Immutable. 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