Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Neither shall any priest drink wine, when they enter into the inner court.
General references
Bible References
General references
Luke 1:15
For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord; he shall not drink any wine or strong drink, and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit from the very hour of his birth,
1 Timothy 3:8
So, too, Assistant-Officers should be serious and straightforward men, not given to taking much drink or to questionable money-making,
1 Timothy 5:23
Do not continue to drink water only, but take a little wine on account of the weakness of your stomach, and your frequent ailments.
Titus 1:7
For a Presiding-Officer, as God's steward, ought to be a man of irreproachable character; not self-willed or quick-tempered, nor addicted to drink or to brawling or to questionable money-making.