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Wine, a fermented beverage made from grapes, holds a significant place in biblical narratives and teachings. It is mentioned frequently throughout the Scriptures, serving various roles from a symbol of blessing and abundance to a cautionary element against excess and moral decay.

Old Testament References:

1. Genesis 9:20-21 · "Noah, a man of the soil, proceeded to plant a vineyard. But when he drank some of its wine, he became drunk and uncovered himself inside his tent." This passage highlights the early cultivation of vineyards and the potential for wine to lead to indiscretion.

2. Proverbs 20:1 · "Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise." Here, wine is personified as a deceiver, warning against the folly of overindulgence.

3. Psalm 104:14-15 · "He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth: wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil that makes his face shine, and bread that sustains his heart." Wine is depicted as a gift from God that brings joy and sustenance.

4. Isaiah 55:1 · "Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost." Wine is used metaphorically to represent the free and abundant grace of God.

New Testament References:

1. John 2:1-11 · The account of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana is a significant event, marking His first public miracle. This act not only demonstrates His divine power but also signifies the joy and celebration associated with wine.

2. Ephesians 5:18 · "Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit." This verse contrasts the effects of wine-induced drunkenness with the spiritual fullness that comes from the Holy Spirit.

3. 1 Timothy 5:23 · "Stop drinking only water and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses." Paul advises Timothy to use wine medicinally, acknowledging its practical benefits.

4. Revelation 6:6 · "Then I heard what sounded like a voice among the four living creatures, saying, 'A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius, and do not harm the oil and wine!'" In this apocalyptic vision, wine is preserved even amidst scarcity, indicating its value and significance.

Symbolism and Usage:

Wine in the Bible often symbolizes joy, celebration, and divine blessing. It is used in religious rituals, such as the Passover meal, and later in the Christian Eucharist, representing the blood of Christ. However, the Scriptures also caution against the dangers of excessive consumption, which can lead to moral and spiritual downfall.

Throughout biblical history, wine serves as a multifaceted symbol, reflecting both the blessings of God's creation and the potential pitfalls of human excess.

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Deuteronomy 14:26
And you shall bestow that money for whatever your soul lusts after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatever your soul desires: and you shall eat there before the LORD your God, and you shall rejoice, you, and your household,
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Deuteronomy 33:28
Israel then shall dwell in safety alone: the fountain of Jacob shall be on a land of corn and wine; also his heavens shall drop down dew.
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2 Kings 18:32
Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of oil olive and of honey, that you may live, and not die: and listen not to Hezekiah, when he persuades you, saying, The LORD will deliver us.
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2 Chronicles 32:28
Storehouses also for the increase of corn, and wine, and oil; and stalls for all manner of beasts, and cotes for flocks.
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Nehemiah 10:39
For the children of Israel and the children of Levi shall bring the offering of the corn, of the new wine, and the oil, to the chambers, where are the vessels of the sanctuary, and the priests that minister, and the porters, and the singers: and we will not forsake the house of our God.
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Psalm 4:7
You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
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Psalm 104:14,15
He causes the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth;
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Proverbs 31:6,7
Give strong drink to him that is ready to perish, and wine to those that be of heavy hearts.
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Ecclesiastes 2:3,11
I sought in my heart to give myself to wine, yet acquainting my heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do under the heaven all the days of their life.
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Isaiah 56:12
Come you, say they, I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and to morrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant.
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Hosea 2:8,22
For she did not know that I gave her corn, and wine, and oil, and multiplied her silver and gold, which they prepared for Baal.
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Hosea 7:14
And they have not cried to me with their heart, when they howled on their beds: they assemble themselves for corn and wine, and they rebel against me.
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Joel 1:5
Awake, you drunkards, and weep; and howl, all you drinkers of wine, because of the new wine; for it is cut off from your mouth.
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Joel 2:24
And the floors shall be full of wheat, and the vats shall overflow with wine and oil.
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Joel 3:3
And they have cast lots for my people; and have given a boy for an harlot, and sold a girl for wine, that they might drink.
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Amos 6:6
That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
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Habakkuk 2:5
Yes also, because he transgresses by wine, he is a proud man, neither keeps at home, who enlarges his desire as hell, and is as death, and cannot be satisfied, but gathers to him all nations, and heaps to him all people:
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Haggai 1:11
And I called for a drought on the land, and on the mountains, and on the corn, and on the new wine, and on the oil, and on that which the ground brings forth, and on men, and on cattle, and on all the labor of the hands.
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Zechariah 9:17
For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the maids.
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Zechariah 10:7
And they of Ephraim shall be like a mighty man, and their heart shall rejoice as through wine: yes, their children shall see it, and be glad; their heart shall rejoice in the LORD.
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