Topical Bible: Wine: Cellars For

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In biblical times, wine was a significant part of daily life and religious practices, and the storage of wine was an important consideration. Wine cellars, or places designated for the storage and aging of wine, are mentioned in the Bible, reflecting the value and care given to this commodity.

Biblical References:

1. Song of Solomon 2:4 · "He has brought me to the banquet hall, and his banner over me is love." While this verse is often interpreted metaphorically, the mention of a banquet hall suggests a place where wine would be stored and served, indicating the presence of wine cellars or storage areas in such settings.

2. 1 Chronicles 27:27 · "Shimei the Ramathite was in charge of the vineyards; Zabdi the Shiphmite was in charge of the produce of the vineyards for the wine cellars." This verse explicitly mentions wine cellars, indicating that there were designated individuals responsible for the management and storage of wine, highlighting the importance of wine in the economy and culture of ancient Israel.

3. Song of Solomon 1:4 · "Draw me after you, let us run. The king has brought me into his chambers. We will exult and rejoice in you; we will extol your love more than wine; rightly do they love you." The reference to chambers can be seen as a metaphorical allusion to places of intimacy and celebration, where wine would be present, suggesting the existence of storage areas for wine.

Cultural and Historical Context:

In ancient Israel, wine was a staple beverage, used in daily life, religious rituals, and celebrations. The production and storage of wine were significant activities, with vineyards being a common feature of the landscape. Wine cellars were essential for preserving the quality of wine, allowing it to age and develop its flavor. These cellars were typically cool, dark places, often built underground or within the thick walls of buildings to maintain a stable temperature.

The role of wine cellars extended beyond mere storage; they were integral to the social and economic fabric of the time. Wine was a symbol of joy and abundance, often associated with blessings and prosperity. The careful management of wine cellars, as indicated in 1 Chronicles 27:27, underscores the value placed on wine and its role in both domestic and royal settings.

Theological Implications:

Wine, and by extension wine cellars, holds theological significance in the Bible. It is often used as a symbol of joy, celebration, and divine blessing. The presence of wine cellars in biblical narratives can be seen as a reflection of God's provision and the abundance of His creation. Wine is also a symbol of the covenant, as seen in the New Testament, where Jesus uses wine to represent His blood during the Last Supper (Matthew 26:27-28).

In summary, wine cellars in the Bible are more than just storage spaces; they are emblematic of the cultural, economic, and spiritual dimensions of wine in ancient Israel. The careful stewardship of wine and its storage reflects the broader biblical themes of provision, celebration, and covenant.

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1 Chronicles 27:27
And over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite: over the increase of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite:
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He Brought Me into the Wine Cellars and Set Love in Order Within ...
... CHAPTER II. 4. He brought me into the wine cellars and set love in order within
me. The beloved of the King, issuing from her delightful ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/guyon/song of songs of solomon/4 he brought me into.htm

February the Twenty-Sixth the Cellars of Affliction
... PSALM xxxiv.9-22. Samuel Rutherford used to say that whenever he found himself in
the cellars of afflictions he used to look about for the King's wine. ...
/.../february the twenty-sixth the cellars.htm

Chapter ii.
... to my taste.4. He brought me into the banqueting house, and his banner over me was
love.4. He brought me into the wine cellars and set love in order within me. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/guyon/song of songs of solomon/chapter ii.htm

The Golden Age, 1572-1603.
... They were noted for their integrity of character, and were able to obtain good
situations as managers of estates, houses, wine cellars and mills; and in many ...
/.../hutton/history of the moravian church/chapter xii the golden age.htm

Song of Songs of Solomon
... 4. He brought me into the wine cellars and set love in order within me. 5. Stay
me with flowers, strew me with apples; for I am sick of love. ...
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It is Worth While to Bring Forward the Words Themselves Also...
... For if all wine in cellars whatever must become consecrated were a limitation not
added, it is manifest both that the god is insulted to whom a limit is ...
/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/31 it is worth while.htm

Psalm VIII.
... presence. But another time will come, the corn will be stored up apart
in the granaries, and the wine in the cellars. "The wheat ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm viii.htm

Thou that Makest Men to Dwell of one Mind in one House...
... wholesome advice: "Ye drink water now, because you have not wine in your power;
but when you come to be married, and be made mistresses of cellars and cupboards ...
/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter viii thou that makest.htm

La Brea
... hard, and put one's hand into pitch quite liquid, which is flowing softly out, like
some ugly fungoid growth, such as may be seen in old wine-cellars, into the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/at last/chapter viii la brea.htm

Thou Shalt not Steal.
... to signify not only to empty our neighbor's coffer and pockets, but to be grasping
in the market, in all stores, booths, wine- and beer-cellars, workshops, and ...
//christianbookshelf.org/luther/the large catechism/thou shalt not steal.htm