Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Neither shall any priest drink wine, when they enter into the inner court.

Bible References

General references

Luke 1:15
For he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He must drink no wine nor strong drink, and so he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his birth.
1 Timothy 3:8
Deacons, too, must be serious, sincere in their talk, not addicted to strong drink or dishonest gain,
1 Timothy 5:23
Stop drinking water only, but take a little wine to strengthen your stomach and relieve its frequent attacks.
Titus 1:7
For as God's trustee a pastor must be above reproach, not stubborn or quick-tempered or addicted to strong drink or pugnacious or addicted to dishonest gain,